Typhoon Wayne (1986)
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Typhoon Wayne, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Miding, is one of the longest-lived tropical cyclones on record in the north-western Pacific Ocean. The system meandered for 21 days in August–September 1986 between the South China Sea and far western tropical North Pacific Ocean, staying within the monsoon trough and causing heavy rains across the Philippines, Taiwan, southeast China, Hainan Island, and Vietnam. Its maximum sustained winds peaked at category two strength on the Saffir–Simpson scale. Various signals were raised for Hong Kong three times due to Wayne's unusual track. A total of 490 perished, and the storm caused US$399 million (1986 US dollars) in damage.
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 16, 1986 |
Dissipated | September 6, 1986 |
Duration | 3 weeks |
Typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 140 km/h (85 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 955 hPa (mbar); 28.20 inHg |
Category 2-equivalent typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 165 km/h (105 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 950 hPa (mbar); 28.05 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 490 |
Damage | $399 million (1986 USD) |
Areas affected | China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines and Japan |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1986 Pacific typhoon season |