The 2024 NW Pacific typhoon season saw below average activity with an ACE index 30% below the 1991-2020 climate norm; however, the season was very deadly and destructive.
In 2024 there were 23 named storms, 15 typhoons, 9 intense typhoons and an ACE index of 204. The 2024 NW Pacific typhoon season was the deadliest season since 2013 (around 1,200 deaths in total) and the fourth costliest season on record, mostly due to typhoon
Yagi.
The TSR forecasts verified well overall; however, ACE was underestimated, primarily due to an unusual burst of typhoon activity from late-October to mid-November
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This is annual summary of the Northwest Pacific typhoon season activity published for 2024. The next TSR extended range forecast for the 2025 NW Pacific typhoon season will be issued on the 7th May. Subscribe to receive updates on future forecasts and verifications.
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