TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2013

1.1	Tropical cyclone name list effective from 1 January 2013
1.2	Positions and elevations of various barometers mentioned in this annual report
1.3	Positions and elevations of various anemometers mentioned in this annual report
1.4	Meaning of tropical cyclone warning signals in Hong Kong in 2013

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 tropical cyclone warning signals for Bebinca were in force
3.1.2	Periods during which sustained strong winds were reached at the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Bebinca were in force
3.1.3	Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Bebinca
3.1.4	Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Bebinca

3.2.1	Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Rumbia were in force
3.2.2	Periods during which sustained strong winds were reached among the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Rumbia were in force
3.2.3	Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Rumbia
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 Rumbia

3.3.1	Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Cimaron were in force
3.3.2	Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Cimaron
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 Cimaron

3.4.1	Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Jebi were in force
3.4.2	Periods during which sustained strong winds were reached among the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Jebi were in force
3.4.3	Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Jebi
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 Jebi

3.5.1	Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Utor were in force
3.5.2	Periods during which sustained strong and gale force winds were reached among the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Utor were in force
3.5.3	Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Utor
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 Utor

3.6.1	Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Usagi were in force
3.6.2	Periods during which sustained strong and gale force winds were reached among the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when warning signals for Usagi were in force
3.6.3	Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Usagi
3.6.4	Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Usagi

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

4.1	List of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 2013
4.2	Tropical cyclone warnings for shipping issued in 2013
4.3	Tropical cyclone warning signals issued in Hong Kong and number of warning bulletins issued in 2013
4.4	Frequency and total duration of display of tropical cyclone warning signals :1956-2013
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 - 2013
4.6	Duration of tropical cyclone warning signals issued in Hong Kong: 1956-2013
4.7	A summary of meteorological observations recorded in Hong Kong during the passages of tropical cyclones in 2013
4.8.1	Rainfall associated with each tropical cyclone that came within 600 km of Hong Kong in 2013
4.8.2	Ten wettest tropical cyclones in Hong Kong (1884 - 1939, 1947 - 2013)
4.9	Typhoons requiring the issuing of the Hurricane Signal No. 10 during the period 1946-2013
4.10	Damage caused by tropical cyclones in Hong Kong in 2013
4.11	Casualties and damage caused by tropical cyclones in Hong Kong: 1960-2013