Tropical Cyclone Information: Typhoon Routes, Locations, 50 kt Wind Probability, and More in Map Form

Typhoon Shanshan Makes Landfall in Southern Japan

On Thursday morning, Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in southern Japan, bringing strong winds and high waves to the area. The typhoon hit Japan with full force, injuring dozens as howling winds smashed windows and blew debris through the streets.

Tropical Cyclone Information

Tropical cyclones are large, rotating storms that form over warm ocean waters. They are characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms. Tropical cyclones can cause widespread damage and loss of life.

The following information provides an overview of tropical cyclones, including their routes, locations, 50 kt wind probability, and more in map form:

Typhoon Routes

Typhoons typically form over the warm waters of the western Pacific Ocean. They then move westward or northwestward, gradually weakening as they cross cooler waters.

The following map shows the typical tracks of typhoons in the western Pacific Ocean:

Typhoon Locations

Typhoons can occur anywhere in the western Pacific Ocean. However, they are most common in the following areas:

• The Philippines
• Japan
• Taiwan
• China
• Vietnam

50 kt Wind Probability

The 50 kt wind probability is the probability of a tropical cyclone having sustained winds of 50 knots or more. The following map shows the 50 kt wind probability for the western Pacific Ocean:

Other Tropical Cyclone Information

In addition to the information provided above, the following resources provide additional information about tropical cyclones:

• National Hurricane Center
• Japan Meteorological Agency
• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration