Typhoon Meari (2004)
Typhoon Meari (September 24) | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 19, 2004 |
| Dissipated | September 29, 2004 |
| Very strong typhoon | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 165 km/h (105 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 940 hPa (mbar); 27.76 inHg |
| Category 4-equivalent typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 230 km/h (145 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 916 hPa (mbar); 27.05 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 27 total |
| Damage | $796 million (2004 USD) |
| Areas affected | Caroline Islands, Japan |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2004 Pacific typhoon season | |
Typhoon Meari, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Quinta was a typhoon that hit Japan in late September 2004. Meari killed 27 people and caused nearly $800 million in damages.