Tropical Cyclone Classification

Classification Maximum 10-Minute Mean Wind Speed
Tropical Depression (TD) <35 knots (<65 km/h)
Tropical Storm (TS) 35-49 knots (65-89 km/h)
Severe Tropical Storm (STS) 50-64 knots (90-117 km/h)
Typhoon (TY) 65-79 knots (118-149 km/h)
Severe Typhoon (SeTY) 80-99 knots (150-184 km/h)
Super Typhoon (SuTY) >99 knots (>184 km/h)

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