What is the level of Typhoon Sammy?

Typhoon Sammy has logged twice. Typhoon Sammy in 2006 was a category 17, and Typhoon Sammy in 2000 was a category 14.

The 2000 No. 14 typhoon "Samme" was formed on the ocean about 1,000 kilometers east of Guam at 14:00 on September 3, 2000. After the formation of "Samme", on September 9 It strengthened into a strong typhoon and became a super typhoon on September 10. It passed through the Ryukyu Islands and entered the East China Sea area on the night of September 12. Typhoon "Sangmi" moved to the west at an extremely slow speed. At this time, the center of the typhoon was about 450 kilometers away from Shanghai. The pressure at the center of the typhoon was 955hPa, and the maximum wind force near the center was level 14 (45m/s).

The predecessor of 2006 Typhoon "Sammi" was Tropical Depression 08W. On August 5, 2006, it was upgraded to a tropical storm by the Japan Meteorological Agency and named "Sammi". At 17:25 on August 10 It landed in Mazhan Town, Cangnan, Zhejiang. When it landed, the maximum wind intensity near the center was level 17 (60m/s, super typhoon level), and the lowest pressure at the center of the typhoon was 925hPa. Two hours after it made landfall, the Central Meteorological Observatory downgraded it to a severe typhoon and later to a typhoon. It entered Jiangxi on the 11th and weakened to a tropical storm.

How to prevent typhoons

Strengthen personal protection:

1. Avoid going out: When a typhoon comes, try to reduce outing activities, especially during the strong winds of the typhoon, avoid Exposed outdoors.

2. Pay attention to safe evacuation: If you live in an area susceptible to typhoons, follow the evacuation instructions of the local government in a timely manner, choose safe evacuation routes, and try to avoid using elevators.

3. Protect windows and doors: Before the typhoon comes, close windows and doors and make sure they are tightly sealed to prevent strong winds.

4. Avoid using open flames: During typhoon weather, avoid using open flames to prevent the occurrence of fires.

Community protection:

1. Participate in community protection organizations: Actively participate in community protection organizations, understand and comply with relevant emergency plans and evacuation instructions.

2. Mutual assistance and cooperation: Neighbors should help each other, share resources and information, and jointly respond to typhoon disasters.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Typhoon Sammi