List of storms named Haikui
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The name Haikui ([xaɪ˨˩˦ kʰweɪ˧˥]) has been used for three tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by China and literally means "sea anemone" (Chinese: 海葵; pinyin: hǎikuí). It replaced "Longwang," which was retired after the 2005 typhoon season.
- Typhoon Haikui (2012) (T1211, 12W) – a costly Category 1 typhoon that made landfall in Zhejiang, China.
- Tropical Storm Haikui (2017) (T1724, 30W, Salome) – a weak storm that traversed the Philippine archipelagos of Luzon and Visayas.
- Typhoon Haikui (2023) (T2311, 10W, Hanna) – a powerful and costly Category 3 typhoon that made landfall in Taiwan in early September 2023.
The name Haikui was retired after the 2023 season. In 2025, the name will replaced with Tianma which referred in Chinese to "Heavenly Horse".[1]
References
[edit]- ^ 57th ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Session Report (PDF) (Report). ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee. March 14, 2025. p. 2.