Overview of Tropical Cyclones in February 2014

(Tracks)

        Two tropical cyclones occurred over the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in February 2014.

        Kajiki formed as a tropical depression over the western North Pacific about 1 180 km east-southeast of Manila on 31 January and moved westwards. Kajiki intensified into a tropical storm in the afternoon, reaching its peak intensity with estimated sustained winds of 65 km/h near its centre. After crossing the central part of the Philippines that night, Kajiki soon dissipated after moving into the southern part of the South China Sea on 1 February.

        Faxai formed as a tropical depression over the western North Pacific about 650 km southeast of Guam on 28 February and moved eastwards slowly.