{"id":4855,"date":"2024-11-20T02:48:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T02:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/?p=4855"},"modified":"2024-11-20T02:48:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T02:48:53","slug":"remembering-typhoon-usagi-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/20\/remembering-typhoon-usagi-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Typhoon Usagi (\u5929\u5154) (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_52e4b7-72\">Typhoon Usagi was the 25th tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in the Philippines and dumped rain onto Southern Taiwan before dissipating into oblivion. For the first time in recorded history, four tropical cyclones simultaneously existed in the Western Pacific during the month of November. In this blog, we will share some memories of this storm and its impact on Taiwan.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4855_aa0eec-e6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4855_aa0eec-e6 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4855_aa0eec-e6 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4855_aa0eec-e6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storm Formation and Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tropical Depression Igme became a depression on <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Typhoon_Usagi_(2024)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">November 9th, 2024<\/a>, and was upgraded to a tropical storm on November 10th. On November 12th, it strengthened into a Typhoon. Usagi was one of four tropical cyclones to simultaneously exist in the Western Pacific during the month of November for the first time in recorded history. Two people were killed due to the storm in the Philippines but none in Taiwan.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcEkBDYaoAAhZyK-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcEkBDYaoAAhZyK-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcEkBDYaoAAhZyK-jpg-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcEkBDYaoAAhZyK-jpg-768x567.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Early forecast models predicted that the storm would graze the east coast of Taiwan as a strong Typhoon. As you will see, that did not happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcQ0BsdaMAAk8S2-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4860\" style=\"width:874px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcQ0BsdaMAAk8S2-jpg.webp 478w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcQ0BsdaMAAk8S2-jpg-300x220.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally the track for the Typhoon showed that it would move fast and strong toward Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcU2LKCbkAQwgyv-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4861\" style=\"width:877px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcU2LKCbkAQwgyv-jpg.webp 721w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcU2LKCbkAQwgyv-jpg-300x217.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Typhoon deviated west from the original track to the west part of Taiwan, where Typhoons go to die. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcWtkfCXMAA6UwW-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4862\" style=\"width:874px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcWtkfCXMAA6UwW-jpg.webp 478w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcWtkfCXMAA6UwW-jpg-300x220.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally it was predicted that the Typhoon would continue east after hitting the Hengchun Peninsula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcbRottaYAAvUe9-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4863\" style=\"width:877px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcbRottaYAAvUe9-jpg.webp 478w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcbRottaYAAvUe9-jpg-300x220.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Typhoon died before it could make landfall. It was downgraded back to a tropical depression and dissipated right before the center of the storm reached the Hengchun Peninsula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was in Taipei during this storm. It was calm, dry, and windy in Taipei from November 15-17th. I was afraid my trip to Hualien would be ruined. However, the typhoon had very little effect on Hualien which mostly remained dry, so my vacation plans were salvaged. The Typhoon quickly disappeared and Taiwan began to see northeasterly winds due to another Typhoon down south, Typhoon Manyi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rainfall Totals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYJGrECbwAA-2NY-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYJGrECbwAA-2NY-jpg.webp 880w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYJGrECbwAA-2NY-jpg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYJGrECbwAA-2NY-jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYJGrECbwAA-2NY-jpg-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_6d9fea-44\">Over 400 mm of rain fell in southern Taiwan due to the Typhoon, which is not a whole lot compared with other Typhoons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radar Track and Rainfall Totals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-pP8HN4u3rcE\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"pP8HN4u3rcE\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/pP8HN4u3rcE\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Full radar track of Typhoon #Usagi #\u5929\u5154 which slowed down and weakened, disintegrating into oblivion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcV4h2JWgAAB2yH-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcV4h2JWgAAB2yH-jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcV4h2JWgAAB2yH-jpg-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcV4h2JWgAAB2yH-jpg-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcV4h2JWgAAB2yH-jpg-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GcV4h2JWgAAB2yH-jpg-864x1536.webp 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_44c232-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_44c232-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_44c232-62\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_44c232-62 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_44c232-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_44c232-62\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4855_44c232-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_44c232-62\">Usagi means rabbit in Japanese, so <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/75chumu\/status\/1857023283767414934\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">someone had to make this meme<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Precautions During a Typhoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure loose outside objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you live on the first floor of a flood-prone area, move as many valuables and important objects to higher floors as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park your car\/scooter on high ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid going outside for your safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay out of the mountains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay away from the ocean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have enough dry food and water ready for three days (72 hours) in case water and electricity are cut off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you follow the above rules, most Typhoons in Taiwan will not be dangerous. Also, most buildings in Taiwan are built with reinforced concrete that can withstand even the strongest winds, so stay indoors and you will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_8d56d4-ba\">This was a small storm and died quickly after dumping a moderate amount of heavy rain on southern Taiwan for about 24 hours. This storm is sure to be quickly forgotten in Taiwan, but we are all grateful it did not turn out to be worse. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4855_dad73e-25\">For more Typhoon history, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/the-2024-taiwan-typhoon-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">full 2024 Taiwan Typhoon Season post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Typhoon Usagi was the 25th tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season. 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