List of storms named Fung-wong
The name Fung-wong (Cantonese: 鳳凰, [fʊŋ˨ wɔːŋ˨˩]) has been used for five tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Hong Kong and means phoenix in Cantonese, as well as refers to Lantau Peak.[1]
- Typhoon Fung-wong (2002) (T0211, 15W, Kaka) – a Category 1 typhoon that recurved out of the ocean.
- Typhoon Fung-wong (2008) (T0808, 09W, Igme) – a Category 2 typhoon struck Taiwan and China
- Tropical Storm Fung-wong (2014) (T1416, 16W, Mario) – a weak but damaging tropical storm struck Philippines, Taiwan and Eastern China.
- Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong (2019) (T1927, 28W, Sarah) – churned out of the ocean.
- Typhoon Fung-wong (2025) (T2526, 32W, Uwan) – a very large and destructive Category 4 typhoon that brushed the Philippines and Taiwan.
The name Fung-wong was retired following the 2025 Pacific typhoon season and a replacement name will be given at the 59th WMO/Typhoon Committee Annual Session in spring 2027.[2]
References
- ^ "List of names for tropical cyclones adopted by the Typhoon Committee for the western North Pacific and the South China Sea". Japan Meteorological Agency. Archived from the original on August 5, 2005. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "The 58th Annual Session of ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee". Typhoon Committee. March 13, 2026. Retrieved March 17, 2026.