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What is the expected wind speed for Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No. 1?

61 to 120 kph

More than 220 kph

121 to 170 kph

30 to 60 kph (correct)

What is the expected wind speed for Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No. 2?

171 to 220 kph

121 to 170 kph

61 to 120 kph (correct)

30 to 60 kph

What is the expected wind speed for Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No. 3?

171 to 220 kph

30 to 60 kph

61 to 120 kph

121 to 170 kph (correct)

What is the expected wind speed for Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No. 4?

171 to 220 kph Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected wind speed for Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No. 5?

More than 220 kph Signup and view all the answers

What wind speed defines a Tropical Depression (TD)?

up to 61 kph Signup and view all the answers

What wind speed defines a Tropical Storm (TS)?

62 to 88 kph Signup and view all the answers

What wind speed defines a Severe Tropical Storm (STS)?

89 to 117 kph Signup and view all the answers

What wind speed defines a Typhoon (TY)?

118 to 220 kph Signup and view all the answers

What wind speed defines a Super Typhoon (STY)?

exceeding 220 kph Signup and view all the answers

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Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS)

PSWS No. 1 indicates expected tropical cyclone winds of 30 to 60 kph within the next 24 hours.
PSWS No. 2 signals envisioned winds of 61 to 120 kph, also within the next 24 hours.
PSWS No. 3 warns of winds ranging from 121 to 170 kph anticipated within 18 hours.
PSWS No. 4 denotes impending winds of 171 to 220 kph within the next 12 hours.
PSWS No. 5 alerts to extreme conditions with winds exceeding 220 kph expected within 12 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Classifications

Tropical Depression (TD) is classified as having wind speeds of up to 61 kph, aligning with PSWS No. 1.
Tropical Storm (TS) features wind speeds between 62 to 88 kph, correlating with PSWS No. 2.
Severe Tropical Storm (STS) encompasses winds ranging from 89 to 117 kph, consistent with PSWS No. 3.
Typhoon (TY) includes wind speeds from 118 to 220 kph, denoted by PSWS No. 4.
Super Typhoon (STY) refers to winds surpassing 220 kph, represented by PSWS No. 5.

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This quiz provides flashcards on the Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS) used during tropical cyclones. Each card details the specific wind speeds associated with different warning signals and their expected time frames. Test your knowledge on these essential weather alerts to stay informed about storm conditions.