Tropical Storm 01W (Asiang) On February 23, a large area of convection developed south of the
Philippine Sea. The convection developed into a low pressure area and was at first bombarded by wind shear, but conditions soon turned favorable which allowed it to strengthen rapidly on February 27 before becoming a Tropical depression later that day. The JMA upgraded 01W into a Tropical Storm before it drifted over the Philippines on February 29, and weakened slightly due to land interaction.
Tropical Storm Ann (Biring) Tropical Storm Ann (Biring) hit the
Philippines in 1996, existing from April 1–10.
Tropical Depression 03W Tropical Depression 03W was a short-lived tropical cyclone that formed in the
South China Sea during April 1996. It existed for only a brief period, from April 25th to 26th. While its lifespan was short, it was a part of an active typhoon season in the region. Despite its limited duration, it contributed to the overall weather patterns and maritime conditions in the area during that time.
Typhoon Bart (Konsing) Typhoon Bart, also known as Konsing, was a tropical cyclone that formed in the Western Pacific Ocean in 1996. It developed on May 8 and intensified into a typhoon on May 12. While it didn't make landfall, it was a significant storm that tracked northwestward across the open ocean. Bart eventually weakened into an extratropical cyclone on May 18.
Tropical Storm Cam (Ditang) Cam developed over the South China Sea on May 18. The cyclone headed northeastward to east-northeastward and dissipated over the Pacific Ocean on May 23.
Typhoon Dan Typhoon Dan, designated as the sixth tropical storm of the 1996 Pacific typhoon season, originated from a disturbance over the open Western Pacific Ocean on July 5, 1996. Classified as a tropical depression by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), it tracked west-northwestward under the influence of subtropical steering currents. Within 48 hours, the system intensified into a tropical storm and further organized into a typhoon by July 7. Dan reached its peak intensity on July 8–9, with 10-minute sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a central pressure of 970 hPa 1. During this period, the typhoon followed a characteristic parabolic path common to mid-summer Pacific systems. It maintained typhoon status for approximately 36 hours while moving northwestward across the Philippine Sea, though its core remained entirely over water, avoiding major landmasses 814. By July 10, increasing vertical wind shear and cooler ocean temperatures initiated weakening. Dan decelerated to a tropical storm by July 11 near the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The system subsequently turned northeastward, transitioning into an extratropical cyclone by July 12 before dissipating over the open North Pacific. Dan caused no documented land impacts or casualties, as its path remained oceanic throughout its lifecycle.
Typhoon Eve A Tropical Upper Tropospheric Trough spawned Tropical Depression 7W on July 10 over the open Western Pacific. It tracked generally west-northwestward, strengthening to a tropical storm on the 14th. On the 15th Eve became a typhoon, which was followed by a period of explosive deepening to a 100 mph Typhoon, with a pressure drop of 40 mb from early on the 15th to early on the 16th. An eyewall replacement cycle weakened Eve to a 95 mph typhoon, but as the outer eyewall contracted, the storm again reached wind speeds of 97 mph before hitting southern
Japan on the 18th. Rapidly weakening over the mountains, Eve turned eastward over the islands and the last warning was issued on the 20th. It restrengthened to a tropical storm east of Japan, and continued northeastward until dissipation on the 27th. Eve, despite being a Category 4 at landfall, caused no reported deaths and only 9 injuries. However, it destroyed 2,361 homes and damaged another 933 homes. Total damage in Japan is estimated at ¥78.8 billion (US$724 million).
Severe Tropical Storm Frankie (Edeng) An active monsoon trough over the Western Pacific Ocean developed 3 typhoons; Frankie, Gloria, and Herb. The first, Frankie, developed in the
South China Sea on July 19. It tracked west-northwestward and became a tropical storm on the 21st. After crossing the island of
Hainan Frankie rapidly intensified to a 100 mph typhoon, 975 millibar over the
Gulf of Tonkin. It made landfall over northern
Vietnam on the 23rd, and dissipated 2 days later over China. The lowest atmospheric pressure during the storm was recorded at Văn Lý weather station (
Nam Hà province; 20°07'17.0"N, 106°18'10.8"E), reaching . Due to the storm, strong winds were recorded on land: sustained winds of approximately in
Thái Bình, and at
Cat Bi International Airport. The total rainfall caused by the storm reached 458 mm, measured at Km46 in
Sơn La province. According to the JTWC, the storm resulted in a total of 104 people dead and missing, 466 people injured, and approximately $200 million in economic damage.
Typhoon Gloria (Gloring) The same monsoon trough that spawned Frankie also spawned a tropical depression on July 19 east of the
Philippines. It headed northwestward, slowly organizing into a tropical storm on the 22nd. The next day Gloria reached typhoon strength, and a day later it reached its peak of 100 mph winds. Gloria brushed the northern coast of the Philippines and turned northward to hit
Taiwan on the 26th. After crossing the island and the
Taiwan Strait, Gloria hit China where she dissipated on the 27th. Gloria caused 23 casualties, 20 of which were in the northern Philippines. In addition, damage was estimated at $20 million (1996 USD). Though small and somewhat weak, Marty managed to cause severe damage and flooding, amounting to the deaths of 125 with 107 people missing.
Typhoon Orson Orson existed from August 20 to September 3.
Tropical Storm Piper Piper existed from August 22 to August 26.
Tropical Depression 21W Tropical Depression 21W existed from August 25 to August 29.
Tropical Storm Rick Rick existed from August 27 to September 3.
Typhoon Sally (Maring) On September 2, a tropical depression developed well east of the Philippines. It headed west-northwestward, reaching tropical storm strength on the 5th and typhoon strength on the 6th. On the 7th Sally rapidly intensified to a 160 mph Super Typhoon while passing just north of the
Philippines. It weakened slightly yet steadily to a 115 mph typhoon over the South China Sea, hitting the
Luichow Peninsula of
China on the 9th, and dissipated the next day over the country. Sally brought heavy rain and damage to China, causing 114 casualties, 110 people missing, and economic losses estimated at $1.5 billion (1996 USD).
Typhoon Tom Tom existed from September 11 to September 21.
Severe Tropical Storm Willie An active monsoon trough that also developed Typhoons Tom (25W) and Violet (26W) spawned a tropical depression in the Gulf of Tonkin on September 16. It moved counter-clockwise around
Hainan Island, becoming a tropical storm on the 17th and a typhoon on the 19th. It crossed the narrow Hainan Strait between Hainan and China, and continued west-southwestward across the Gulf of Tonkin. Willie made landfall on Vietnam on the 22nd, and dissipated the next day. In Vietnam, the storm left 90 people dead and 106 injured. Total damages across the country amounted to 500 billion Vietnamese dong (US$40 million in 1996 dollars).) in damages.
Tropical Depression 31W Tropical Depression 31W existed from October 13 to October 17.
Severe Tropical Storm Beth (Seniang) Beth developed on October 13. It struck Luzon on October 17 and then reached the South China Sea. On October 21, Beth moved ashore in Vietnam and dissipated the next day. One person had drowned in northern
Philippines, in the province of
Ifugao, while another four remained missing in another province. The PAGASA recorded sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) as the storm impacted the northeastern portion of
Cagayan. Three people were killed.
Typhoon Dale (Ulpiang) A cluster of thunderstorm activity formed southeast of Guam on November 2. The system slowly organized, becoming a tropical depression on November 4. Remaining nearly stationary, the depression intensified into a tropical storm late in the day. The cyclone then turned westward, becoming a typhoon by November 7. Late in the day, Dale passed south of Guam bringing winds as high as and high seas which overtopped cliffs high. Damage on the island totaled US$3.5 million (1996 dollars.) Continuing to intensify, Dale became a supertyphoon in the
Philippine Sea on November 9. On November 10, Dale turned north, recurving east of the Philippines. On November 14, Dale accelerated east-northeast at more than as it became an
extratropical cyclone.
Tropical Storm Ernie (Toyang) In the Philippines, Ernie killed 24 people, left 12 others missing and caused $5.1 million in damages.
Tropical Depression 38W Tropical Storm 38W existed from November 4 to November 12.
Tropical Depression 39W Tropical Depression 39W developed on November 6. It struck Luzon on November 8 and then dissipated two days later.
Tropical Depression 40W Tropical Depression 40W developed on November 25. It struck Mindanao several hours before dissipating on November 30.
Tropical Depression 41W Tropical Depression 41W existed over the South China Sea from December 14 to December 20.
Severe Tropical Storm Fern A tropical depression formed on December 21, when a low-level circulation center began to produce deep convection. The depression strengthened into a tropical storm the next day, and was given the name Fern by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The storm slowly intensified into a Category 1 typhoon on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale, according to JTWC. Fern peaked north of Yap on December 26, with JTWC assessing winds of 150 km/h (90 mph), while the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) assessed peak winds of 110 km/h (70 mph), just below typhoon strength. The storm soon became sheared and weakened slowly. Fern continued to weaken to a tropical depression on December 30. Both agencies stopped advisories later on the same day.
Tropical Depression Greg Two active monsoon troughs that also developed Typhoon Fern and Southern Hemisphere Cyclones Ophelia, Phil, and Fergus spawned Tropical Depression 43W in the South China Sea on December 21. Due to the troughs' nature, the depression headed east-southeastward, where it strengthened into the final tropical storm of the year on the 24th; Greg. After reaching a peak of winds it crossed the northern part of
Borneo on the 25th. It continued east-southeastward until dissipation on the 27th, south of the Philippines. Greg caused extensive property damage on Borneo from torrential flooding, resulting in 127 deaths and 100 people missing. == Storm names ==