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Tropical Storm Yolanda

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The name Yolanda has been used for one tropical cyclone in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

  • Tropical Storm Yolanda (1992) - a tropical storm which formed during the most active Pacific hurricane season on record.

    • The name Yolanda has been used in the Philippines by PAGASA in the Western Pacific.

  • Typhoon Haiyan (T1330, 31W, Yolanda) - the strongest storm that made landfall on record. Made huge destruction on the Philippines.

    • Due to the extreme damage caused by the 2013 typhoon, the name Yolanda has been retired by PAGASA and replaced by Yasmin. The name Yolanda has been used for one extratropical cyclone.

  • Windstorm Yolanda (2010) - a non-tropical system which struck Europe during May 2010.

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    Tropical Storm Yolanda Wikipedia
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