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 Lewis prior to peak intensity on July 10 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 6, 1993 |
| Dissipated | July 16, 1993 |
| Severe tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 975 hPa (mbar); 28.79 inHg |
| Category 2-equivalent typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 975 hPa (mbar); 28.79 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 112 |
| Injuries | 75 |
| Damage | ₱40 million |
| Areas affected | Philippines, South China, Southeast Asia |
| https://webcitation.org/5nTjfnzD1 | |
Part of the 1993 Pacific typhoon season | |
Severe Tropical Storm Lewis, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Huling[1], was a weak but deadly tropical cyclone which impacted the Philippines, South China, and Southeast Asia during July of 1993. The fourth named storm of the 1993 Pacific typhoon season, Lewis developed from a low-pressure area formed by a monsoonal trough near the Philippines during early July.
Meteorological history edit
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionIn late June 1993, a large monsoonal trough would extend from the Philippine Sea to Southeast Asia, spawning the precursor disturbance to Lewis in early July.[2] On 06:00Z on July 4, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) would begin to monitor the disturbance east of the Philippine Islands. Around two days later, the JTWC would issue a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) on the system since its convection had improved, and on 00:00 UTC the next day, issue its first warning on the system as Tropical Depression 08W. Later that day, the depression would cross into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), resulting in PAGASA naming it Huling.[3]
The next day, the JTWC would upgrade the system to Tropical Storm Lewis, although in their post-seasonal analysis, they would state that Lewis became a tropical storm nearly 12 hours earlier.[2] On June 9, Lewis would exit the PAR.[3] Later that day, Lewis would enter the South China Sea.[4] Lewis would gradually strengthen, and on 00:00 UTC on July 10, be upgraded to a typhoon. Over two days later, the JTWC would issue their last warning on the system as it dissipated over Southeast Asia.[2]
Preparations edit
Hong Kong edit
On July 10, the Hong Kong Observatory would hoist its Stand-by Signal No. 1 as Lewis neared the island but would lower it a few hours later.[4][5]
Impacts edit
Philippines edit
In the Philippines, Lewis would cause 112 deaths and 75 injuries.[3]
Hong Kong edit
In Hong Kong, heavy showers associated with Lewis caused landslides in parts of the New Territories. Additionally, Lewis would produce gusts, peaking at 58km in Green Island Station.[5]
References edit
- ^ Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Division. "Old PAGASA Names". Manila, Philippines: Typhoon2000.com. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "1993 West Pacific Tropical Cyclone Report" (PDF). JTWC. 1993.
- ^ a b c "Destructive Typhoons 1970-2003". NDCC. 2003. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Tropical Cyclones in 1993" (PDF). Hong Kong Observatory. 1995 – via ReliefWeb.
- ^ a b "Tropical Cyclones in 1993". Hong Kong Observatory – via ReliefWeb.
