Talk:2016 Pacific typhoon season/Archive 2

Houston We Have A Problem

The data feed at http://weather.noaa.gov which is the source of most of the archived bulletins, has stopped working. Since about 1500z on 23 August the entire site has been reporting "This Service is no longer available". There is no further explanation. Unless (a) it comes back or (b) somebody can find that it has gone somewhere else, it looks like we may no longer be able to archive bulletins in the same way, if at all. Some (but not all) of them go onto the six-hourly consolidated pages at Unisys, but I personally have no intention of undertaking the work to extract them. The best tracks at http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil still appear to be updating.--Keith Edkins ( Talk ) 23:09, 23 August 2016 (UTC)

Update: it looks like it has indeed moved, to http://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov --Keith Edkins ( Talk ) 08:04, 24 August 2016 (UTC)

Thanks Keith for all your hard work - its appreciated.Jason Rees (talk) 15:54, 24 August 2016 (UTC)

Stop replacing civil locations with the U.S. military bases

Please those IP editors: Do not use military bases over civil locations. -- Meow 06:52, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

Tropical depression durations

I don't know how long these minor depressions should be tracked for, if for instance, the JMA were to drop it in one analysis but pick up the same system later on. A tropical depression in the South China Sea was tracked on 08/24 06Z, again on 08/25 06Z, and potentially again on 08/27 00Z-06Z. The JMA drops any indications of an area of low pressure several times intermittently between analysis and the times this storm was a depression. While it very well may be the same system, based on the data given from the JMA, it cannot be said for certain. So should this depression be treated as one or as separate storm? I think it should be the later. @Jason Rees: @Cyclonebiskit: @Jasper Deng: @Hurricanehink: Supportstorm (talk) 03:02, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

I don't think we should count TD's for that very reason. The JMA doesn't - they only count TS's and above. Given how common TS's are in that basin, I don't think we should count the JMA TD's. ♫ Hurricanehink (talk) 04:28, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

I disagree, since the storms fall into the scope of our project we have to at least acknowledge them. But this case is actually kind of rare. Most of the time the JMA will track a depression continuously. I'm asking for a solution to the offset chance it does happen. Supportstorm (talk) 12:08, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

I agree that they fall into our projects scope, as the JMA is the RSMC and most of the minor warning centers do monitor the systems. However, I need to look into this specific depression before i comment further, though i have had a general rule that unless it is clearly tracked as a LPA by the JMA all the way through, then we have to treat it as a new depresion.Jason Rees (talk) 14:49, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

I'm sorry, I meant literally "count", as in quantify. Don't include them in the season infobox, since some TD's might have existed on separate days, or became a TD, weakened, and became another storm. ♫ Hurricanehink (talk) 14:55, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

If that is the case Jason, we will have three separate depression. There's a small archive of JMA weather charts going back a few weeks if you are looking for a source. Hurricanehink I think that has been the norm with West Pacific season article for awhile now. Supportstorm (talk) 15:31, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

We include it in the season infobox and season effects, but I'm not sure they should be in either. ♫ Hurricanehink (talk) 16:41, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

Actually removing the system count from the season effects and the tropical depression count from the infobox would make sense. However, how to enforce it may be a challenge. Anyway Supportstorm if the WWJP25s or other bulletins from the JMA don't track it all the way through, then i am curious to know how we know that it is the same system.Jason Rees (talk) 20:04, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

That is what I am saying; we don't. I'll separate the depression into three if that sits well with everyone. Supportstorm (talk) 02:28, 1 September 2016 (UTC)

@Jason Rees: @Supportstorm: I agree. So if this is the case, should I do the same to other systems? I know some storms/systems that did the same. Typhoon2013 (talk) 03:10, 1 September 2016 (UTC)

Because no one replied to my comment, I have already did the same for a few systems like in the 2012 and 2014 seasons.Typhoon2013 (talk) 07:12, 1 September 2016 (UTC)

Next time @Typhoon2013: remember that this is not a social network and allow at least 24 hours to go by before making such edits unless you have a decent consensus. That way people have chance to respond and do a bit of research before commenting, In this case though it seems like your edits were ok.Jason Rees (talk) 21:34, 1 September 2016 (UTC)

Keep it or disagree?

Well, JMA doesn't issue advisories for 17W and only 18W and 19W. My decision is to put 17W on other storm article because JMA doesn't classified the depression. My initial opinion, i guess. Where you decide is where my final opinion, no re-decision. - Nino Marakot (Opens daily to check tropics) 05:45, 12 September 2016 (UTC)

Woah - nice spot as this is something I never expected to see. Anyway the system is fine to go into the other storms section since the JMA did not monitor it and it lasted less than a day.Jason Rees (talk) 19:52, 12 September 2016 (UTC)

@Meow: and @Supportstorm:: Decide here. I think Typhoon2013 may agree with us and User:Jason Rees, or not. - Nino Marakot (Opens daily to check tropics) 12:53, 13 September 2016 (UTC)

Meranti article

In case one is needed, I've started a sandbox here - Wikipedia:WikiProject Tropical cyclones/Meranti. ♫ Hurricanehink (talk) 00:00, 13 September 2016 (UTC)

Another messing-up article user

This IP address user 219.79.180.254 has moved the image in Conson to when it became extratropical. It was supposed to state in peak intensity; And i need help. @Jason Rees:, can you alert it? - Nino Marakot (Always check on tropics) 10:03, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

There's not a lot I can do bar keep an eye on it, though I do have to note @Nino Marakot: is that the image the IP has changed it too is at peak intensity as well. Per the JMA BT for Conson, it had a double peak intensity of 45 kts, between August 9-12 and August 13-14. What I will try and do though is rework and tidy up the section over the next few days.Jason Rees (talk) 10:33, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

@Jason Rees: I understand, but what i say is can we keep Conson at full strength? - Nino Marakot (Always check on tropics) 10:36, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

@Nino Marakot: I am personally happy for you guys to use whatever images you want, wither convective best (What i assume you mean by full strength) or peak intensity. If your going with an image at peak intensity for Conson though, you have to bear in mind that it peaked per the JTWC between August 13-14. If the image gets changed again then I would suggest that you speak with the IP and outline your reasons for keeping the image that you have selected. Jason Rees (talk) 11:25, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

Heads up on the new tropical depression tracked by JMA

The innocent-looking tropical depression (JMA-tracked) may eventually need an article in the future, as a decent amount of models make it a potentially historic typhoon, similar to that of Haiyan. What kinda scares me is the GFS, which has been consistently showing explosive intensification to a sub-900 mbar super typhoon nearing the Philippines (In fact, the latest run of the GFS takes it down to 873 mbar, that would be the 3rd strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded, behind Patricia in EPac and Tip in this basin).

What I'm saying is don't make an article on it now, but I wouldn't mind someone making one in their own sandbox. It would then be moved into main IF it actually gets over Category 3, below that isn't really notable for an article). --MarioProtIV (^talk/_contribs) 15:20, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

@MarioProtIV: Don't worry, we'll do the job and monitor this one. This should definitely be created IN THE FUTURE just before it affects northern PH. However this storm is unlikely to be as strong as <900 hPa in my opinion. I may be wrong but it's still early to say. Typhoon2013 (talk) 21:28, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

@Typhoon2013: I disagree - and you shouldn't hug JMA's pressure estimates, which are pretty terrible. We use them on Wikipedia since JMA is the RSMC, but realistically, JTWC's pressures are better (though still not perfect).

@MarioProtIV: This is too early to talk about. Wikipedia is not a crystal ball and only writes about things that are, not things that are going to be.--Jasper Deng (talk) 21:32, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

The official forecast rn has it becoming a borderline 5 (155mph) by next Wednesday, bit scary. Should we just make a draft instead? --MarioProtIV (^talk/_contribs) 21:37, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

It's up to you if/when you want to start a sandbox in userspace, but there isn't enough enough content for one. YE ^{Pacific Hurricane} 21:38, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

@MarioProtIV: It's not a certainty, though, and the depression as-is (right now) fails WP:GNG.--Jasper Deng (talk) 21:42, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

Ok. But I'd probably create the article if 25W (future Haima) becomes a Cat 3+ and once news start picking it up. --MarioProtIV (^talk/_contribs) 21:44, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

@MarioProtIV: It's not even about category. Malakas got no article despite reaching Category 4 intensity while Nida, a borderline typhoon, got one. Don't overthink it - just wait for reliable sources to cover it significantly, and with enough content so that the article is not just a news article.--Jasper Deng (talk) 21:47, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

Malakas article

An article for Malakas is needed, but I don't have much information. I hope someone can help. --N-C16 (talk) 04:35, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

@Meow, Typhoon2013, Skycycle, Cyclonebiskit, and Jasper Deng: can they help? --219.79.180.142 (talk) 05:23, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

I know that is needed, yet I do not have enough time on writting for all typhoons... -- Meow 05:39, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

OK. I keep it as a redirect as it is not yet ready. --N-C16 (talk) 10:26, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

@Meow: @N-C16: Are you sure it's needed? Well I mean, Malakas caused only minor damages. Plus there are many storm articles that needed to be updated first. Though same with your response, I also do not have time on writing for all typhoons. Typhoon2013 (talk) 10:34, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

It actually caused deaths and floods in Japan. -- Meow 10:45, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

@Meow: Well, yeah, but apparently according to the Season effects table, it only says 1. I cannot find other sources that it caused more. Or it doesn't matter much? Typhoon2013 (talk) 10:48, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

What I found are two deaths and damages at least 738.9M USD. [1][2]

@Meow: Didn't know it was you, but thanks so much for the sources! I'll add it in the table. :) Typhoon2013 (talk) 11:13, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

Haima article

Already sort of discussed above, but I think an article is becoming increasing likely for Haima as for the following reasons:

– Haima is about to undergo RI very soon, satellite image is becoming more evident that it may be well undergoing RI at this moment.

– Multiple sources have begun to pick up on Haima, including The Weather Channel, Focus Taiwan (which Haima is expected to impact sometime over the weekend), and most Philippine news sources.

– It could pose a threat to the Philippines by Thursday if it continues on its current path. I'm not saying it will certainly landfall there, and we of course certainly can not depend on that for making the article, but I am pretty certain preparations are probably underway over there. That's usually warrant enough to make an article on a cyclone.

If anything we could just have a decent-filled paragraph in the typhoon season article in the section for Haima if its not enough, however I believe in my personal opinion that an article on Haima is likely needed at this point. --MarioProtIV (^talk/_contribs) 21:08, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

Sorry I have no time to write an article for Haima now. If there is still no article until the afternoon tomorrow, I will create it. -- Meow 17:55, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

I already set the basis for it, fire away. Very concerned for the ppl in N Philippines, this looks to be quite a storm for them. --MarioProtIV (^talk/_contribs) 21:04, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

...If it is that empty, you don’t need to create it. -- Meow 01:54, 19 October 2016 (UTC)