Research Article

Analysis of the Gale in the Bohai Sea Caused by Tropical Cyclone “Yagi”

Table 1

TC intensity levels as defined by the CMA.

TC typeMaximum average wind speed near the surface of the storm center (m/s)

Tropical depression10.8–17.1
Tropical storm17.2–24.4
Severe tropical storm24.5–32.6
Typhoon32.7–41.4
Severe typhoon41.5–50.9
Super typhoon≥51.0