Skip Content
 

TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2010

1.1 Tropical cyclone name list effective from 1 January 2009
1.2 Positions and elevations of various barometers mentioned in this publication
1.3 Positions and elevations of various anemometers mentioned in this publication
1.4 Meaning of tropical cyclone warning signals in Hong Kong in 2010

2.1 Monthly distribution of the occurrence of tropical cyclones in Hong Kong's area of responsibility
2.2 Monthly distribution of tropical cyclones affecting Hong Kong

3.1.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signal for Conson was in force
3.1.2 Daily rainfall amounts in millimetres recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Conson
3.1.3 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Conson

3.2.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when tropical cyclone warning signals for Chanthu were in force
3.2.2 Periods during which sustained strong winds were reached at the 8 reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Chanthu were in force
3.2.3 Daily rainfall amounts in millimetres recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Chanthu
3.2.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Chanthu

3.3.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when tropical cyclone warning signals for Lionrock were in force
3.3.2 Daily rainfall amounts in millimetres recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Lionrock
3.3.3 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Lionrock

3.4.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when tropical cyclone warning signals for Fanapi were in force
3.4.2 Periods during which sustained strong winds were reached at the 8 reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Fanapi were in force
3.4.3 Daily rainfall amounts in millimetres recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Fanapi
3.4.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Fanapi

3.5.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when tropical cyclone warning signals for Megi were in force
3.5.2 Periods during which sustained strong winds were reached at the 8 reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Megi were in force
3.5.3 Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Megi
3.5.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Megi

4.1 List of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 2010
4.2 Tropical cyclone warnings for shipping issued in 2010
4.3 Tropical cyclone warning signals issued in Hong Kong and number of warning bulletins issued in 2010
4.4 Frequency and total duration of display of tropical cyclone warning signals : 1956 - 2010
4.5 Annual number of tropical cyclones in Hong Kong's area of responsibility and the number that necessitated the display of tropical cyclone warning signals in Hong Kong : 1956 - 2010
4.6 Duration of tropical cyclone warning signals issued in Hong Kong : 1956 - 2010
4.7 A summary of meteorological observations recorded in Hong Kong during the passages of tropical cyclones in 2010
4.8.1 Rainfall associated with each tropical cyclone that came within 600 km of Hong Kong in 2010
4.8.2 Ten wettest tropical cyclones in Hong Kong (1884 - 1939, 1947 - 2010)
4.9 Typhoons requiring the issuing of the Hurricane Signal No. 10 during the period 1946 - 2010
4.10 Damage caused by tropical cyclones in Hong Kong in 2010
4.11 Casualties and damage caused by tropical cyclones in Hong Kong : 1960 - 2010