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Tropical Storm Higos (2008)
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Tropical Storm Higos, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Pablo, was a tropical storm during the 2008 Pacific typhoon season. The name "Higos" is the Chamorro word for fig.[1]
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Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
![]() Higos near landfall in Samar on September 30 | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 29, 2008 |
Dissipated | October 6, 2008 |
Tropical storm | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 998 hPa (mbar); 29.47 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 993 hPa (mbar); 29.32 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 4 |
Damage | $6.5 million (2008 USD) |
Areas affected | Philippines, China |
IBTrACS![]() | |
Part of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season |
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