Bluetiger0824’s 2100 Pacific Typhoon Season

Tropical Storm Nalgae
Nalgae was a weak tropical storm that remained in the open ocean, and the storm itself did not cause any damage. However, its remnant caused heavy rain and flooding in Hokkaido, Japan.

Severe Tropical Storm Banyan (Ambo)
On February 18, the JMA and JTWC started to track a tropical disturbance that formed in the east of Luzon. Early on February 20, the JMA upgraded the tropical disturbance to a tropical depression, and the JTWC did the same thing in the afternoon. It later made landfall at Luzon. After the tropical depression went to the South China Sea on February 21, JMA upgraded the tropical depression to a tropical storm, naming it Banyan. JTWC also upgraded it to a tropical storm a few hours later. The system moved quickly in a northwest direction. Late on February 21, the JMA upgraded the system to a severe tropical storm. Near afternoon on February 22, the JTWC upgraded the system to a category 1 typhoon, while the system is approaching Hong Kong, and the same time slowing down its movement. The Hong Kong Observatory hoisted the No. 9 Increasing Gale or Storm signal, the second highest out of the five signals. After the system made landfall near midnight, the system dissipated over China on early February 23.

As of February 24, at least 5 people are confirmed dead due to the storm.

Tropical Depression
The system did not last very long. No damage was created by the storm as it remained in the open ocean.

Typhoon Hato (Butchoy)
Typhoon Hato is a very strong tropical cyclone that impacted South China. Severe damage is reported in Hainan, with damages up to 2 billion USD just in the island. Hong Kong and Macau both hoisted and raised the No. 10 Hurricane Signal, the highest of all 5 signals. It is currently the strongest typhoon in the season.