How fast is a Super Typhoon?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Typhoon knowledge · 更新 at 2026-07-18
What is a Super Typhoon?
According to the National Standard of Tropical Storm (GB/T 19201-2006) issued by the China Meteorological Agency, tropical cyclones are divided into six categories according to their maximum average wind speed near their bottom center: Nameless, Tropical Storm, Severe Tropical Storm, Typhoon, Severe Typhoon and Super Typhoon.
In order to obtain this title, the maximum average wind speed near the bottom center of a tropical cyclone must reach or exceed 51.0 m/sIf exchanged for the more familiar number per hkm, this is equivalent to at wind force. 184 km/h or above; if measured by the wind level, it corresponds to 16 or higher This level of wind force has enormous destructiveness, enough to tear up large trees, destroy unstable houses, and trigger a severe storm.
The power behind wind speed.
When the wind speed exceeds 51 m/s, the pressure generated by the air is enormous, ordinary glass windows are unbearable, outdoor billboards, simple shelves and other structures are at extremely high collapse risk.
It should be noted that the "maximum average wind speed" in meteorological observations refers to the average within 2 minutes or 10 minutes, while the momentary wind speed is usually higher, possibly above 16 degrees, which means that even short exposure during the Super Typhoon impact can cause deadly damage to the human body.
Early Warning Response and Life
When the meteorological department releases the typhoon red early warning signal, it usually means that the locality will be severely affected by typhoon, which may have reached or near the super typhoon power at this time.
- Cessation of classes.: The vast majority of areas will initiate the highest level of defense response, secondary schools, kindergartens, and employers should arrange shutdowns except for special industries.
- Traffic controlHighways may be closed, flights, high-speed trains, ferries cancelled or delayed in large areas.
- Home is safe.Residents should stay in the safest room inside, away from the windows, check the circuit, gas, reserve at least 3 days of drinking water and food that is not rotten.
Don’t go out for a short period of quiet when Typoon Eye passes, as the subsequent anti-toward wind force may be more violent.
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This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.