The name Washi (Japanese: ワシ, [β̞a̠ɕi]) has been used for two tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Japan and refers to the constellation Aquila, the eagle, in Japanese.[1]
- Tropical Storm Washi (2005) (T0508, 08W) – impacted South China
- Tropical Storm Washi (2011; T1121, 27W, Sendong) – impacted southern Philippines and killed more than 1,200 people
The name Washi was retired following the 2011 Pacific typhoon season and was replaced with Hato, which refers to the constellation Columba, the dove, in Japanese.[2]
See also
edit- Cyclone Wasi (2020) – a South Pacific tropical cyclone with a similar name
References
edit- ↑ "List of names for tropical cyclones adopted by the Typhoon Committee for the western North Pacific and the South China Sea". Japan Meteorological Agency. Archived from the original on August 5, 2005. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ↑ "NEW NAMES OF THE TROPICAL CYCLONES" (PDF). Typhoon Committee. January 31, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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