The name Choi-wan (彩雲; Jyutping: coi2 wan4, [t͡sʰɔːy̯³⁵ wɐn²¹]) has been used to name four tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Hong Kong, and means "colourful cloud" in Cantonese.[1] It also refers to Choi Wan Estate, a public estate in Hong Kong.[2]
- Typhoon Choi-wan (2003) (T0315, 16W, Roskas) – paralleled the coast of Japan.
- Typhoon Choi-wan (2009) (T0914, 15W) – moved through the Northern Mariana Islands as a Category 5 super typhoon.
- Severe Tropical Storm Choi-wan (2015) (T1523, 23W) – churned in the open ocean.
- Tropical Storm Choi-wan (2021) (T2103, 04W, Dante) - crossed the Philippines and later affected Taiwan.
References[edit]
- ^ "List of names for tropical cyclones adopted by the Typhoon Committee for the western North Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea". Typhoon Committee. JMA. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "Meaning of Tropical Cyclone Names in 2022".