West Pacific Basin Hurricane & Tropical Storm Center
No Active Tropical Systems
Feb 9, 2012 4:27 AM
As of Thursday, EST, there were no active tropical systems in the western North Pacific Ocean, and none are forecast to develop for at least the next 24 hours.
By AccuWeather.Com Meteorologist Eric Wanenchak.
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Interactive Hurricane Tracker
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Hurricane Features
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Atlantic Category 5 Storms
To qualify as a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane intensity scale, maximum sustained winds must exceed 155 mph (135 kt).
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Retired Hurricane Names
Hurricanes that have a severe impact on lives or the economy are remembered by generations after the devastation they caused, and some go into weather history.
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Download Hurricane Tracking Maps
AccuWeather.com has created a number of specialty maps designed for tracking the progress of tropical storms and hurricanes. Use these maps in conjunction with our Hurricane Position graphic, as well as statements issued by the NHC with storm positions.
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When and Where Do Hurricanes Occur?
Hurricanes (by whatever name) are by far most common in the Pacific Ocean, with the western Pacific being most active. In some years, the Philippines are struck by more than 20 tropical storms and typhoons.
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What Are the Parts of a Hurricane?
Low pressure in the hurricane can act as a plunger, slightly pulling up the water level. However, the components that contribute to the greatest storm surge affect are the winds blowing to the left side of the storm and the topography of the land as the storm makes land fall.
