1. violent tropical storms with very strong winds that occur in the western Pacific Ocean

Examples

• Several typhoons hit the Philippines each year during storm season.
• The typhoon caused massive flooding and power outages across the region.
• Meteorologists are tracking two typhoons approaching the coast of Japan.
• The island was evacuated before the typhoon made landfall.
• Typhoons can produce winds exceeding 150 miles per hour.
• The fishing boats returned to harbor to avoid the approaching typhoon.