Typhoon Tess (1953)
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Typhoon Tess was a typhoon that caused great damage to Japan (especially the Kinki region) in September 1953 while Japan was still in the middle of post-war recovery.[1][2][3] The name 'Typhoon Tess' has been attributed to eleven other tropical cyclones.
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Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | September 17, 1953 |
Dissipated | September 27, 1953 |
Unknown-strength storm | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Lowest pressure | 900 hPa (mbar); 26.58 inHg |
Category 5-equivalent super typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 280 km/h (175 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 393 |
Missing | 85 |
Areas affected | Japan |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1953 Pacific typhoon season |
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