Tropical Storm Wipha Impacts Macao with 60 mph Winds in 2019
Tropical Storm Wipha occurred from July 29 to August 4, 2019, affecting Macao. During its duration, the storm reached a maximum wind speed of 60 mph, with on-land wind speeds peaking at 52 mph. Wipha had a substantial diameter of 552 miles and was characterized by an air pressure below 983 mbar. According to the Saffir-Simpson scale, it was classified as a tropical storm. The most significantly impacted areas within Macao included Concelho das Ilhas and Concelho de Macau. This information is based on data compiled from the National Centers for Environmental Information of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with individual data points summarized or translated for clarity. The typhoon season in the Pacific typically runs from April to November, with the most severe storms often occurring in August and September. Macao experiences an average of eight typhoons annually, with most making landfall or significantly impacting the region.