Typhoon Gerald
Appearance
Typhoon Gerald, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Neneng, was a category 3 typhoon that affected Philippines, Taiwan and China in September 1987.
Meteorological history | |
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as Typhoon Gerald (Neneng) | |
Date | September 4-11 1987 |
Formed | September 4 1987 |
Violent typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 280 km/h (175 mph) |
Highest gusts | 165 km/h (105 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 950 hPa (mbar); 28.05 inHg |
Category 5-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 360 km/h (225 mph) |
Highest gusts | 220 km/h (140 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 127 |
Areas affected | Philippines Taiwan South-Central China |
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