Sentence examples for typhoon intensified from inspiring English sources

On April 8, the typhoon intensified rapidly; the JTWC reported winds of 215 km/h (135 mph ), or the equivalent of a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.

On March 24, Typhoon Nelson intensified into a typhoon, and entered an episode of rapid intensification.

On December 13, Sunday, Typhoon Melor/Nona intensified from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon, prompting all levels of government to begin preparations.

Another typhoon rapidly intensified over the weekend, rocketing from a tropical storm to the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane in 24 hours.

Further west, Typhoon Sudal intensified quickly as it moved through the Caroline Islands and later Yap state.

The typhoon quickly intensified to peak winds of 155 km/h (100 mph).

1. Clouds hang low over Hong Kong, seen from the Victoria Peak, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 as Typhoon Utor intensified slightly as it moved towards the western coast of Guangdong.

The typhoon steadily intensified as it began a more steady northwest movement due to a ridge to its east, and on May 19 Pamela attained peak winds of 240 km/h (150 mph) about 485 km (300 mi) southeast of Guam.

He said the typhoon may intensify over the South China Sea as it moves toward China.

While the typhoon was intensifying, it briefly turned to the west-southwest on November 23, before a strengthening ridge to the southeast turned Lupit to the northwest.

Later that day the JTWC reported that the typhoon had rapidly intensified within the last six hours and had become a Category 3 typhoon on the Saffir Simpson hurricane wind scale.