There are 4 types of cyclones and they are:
- Tropical cyclone.
- Polar cyclone.
- Mesocyclone.
- Extratropical cyclone.
What are the 4 types of severe storms?
Different Types of Severe Weather
- Winter Storms.
- Thunderstorms and Lightning.
- Floods.
- Tornadoes.
- Hurricanes.
What are the 5 types of typhoon?
PAGASA’s Tropical Cyclone Intensity Scale
| Category | Sustained winds |
|---|---|
| Typhoon (TY) | 118–220 km/h 64–119 knots |
| Severe tropical storm (STS) | 89–117 km/h 48–63 knots |
| Tropical storm (TS) | 62–88 km/h 34–47 knots |
| Tropical depression (TD) | ≤61 km/h ≤33 knots |
What are different typhoon categories?
The Classification of Intensity of Typhoons
| Intensity Class | Maximum Sustained Wind (10-min Mean) | International Category |
|---|---|---|
| knots (kt) | ||
| Typhoon | 34 – 47 | Tropical Storm (TS) |
| 48 – 63 | Severe Tropical Storm (STS) | |
| Strong Typhoon | 64 – 84 | Typhoon (TY) or Hurricane |
What are the main types of cyclone?
There are two types of cyclones:
- Tropical cyclones; and.
- Extra Tropical cyclones (also called Temperate cyclones or middle latitude cyclones or Frontal cyclones or Wave Cyclones).
What are the various categories of cyclone?
Indian Meteorological Department
| Type of Disturbances | Wind Speed in Km/h | Wind Speed in Knots |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Depression | 49-61 | 27-33 |
| Cyclonic Storm | 61-88 | 33-47 |
| Severe Cyclonic Storm | 88-117 | 47-63 |
| Super Cyclone | More than 221 | More than 120 |
