Typhoon Irma (1971)

Typhoon Irma known in the Philippines as Typhoon Ining was the strongest typhoon of the 1971 Pacific typhoon season. It was first identified as a tropical disturbance in 1971.

Typhoon Irma (1971)
Typhoon Irma on November 11
Typhoon Irma in its peak on November 11
Meteorological history
as Typhoon Irma (Ining)
DateNovember 7-November 16 1971
Formed7 November 1971
Violent typhoon
10-minute sustained (JMA)
Highest winds530 km/h (330 mph)
Highest gusts335 km/h (205 mph)
Lowest pressure884 hPa (mbar); 26.10 inHg
Category 5-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds530 km/h (330 mph)
Highest gusts335 km/h (205 mph)
Lowest pressure884 hPa (mbar); 26.10 inHg
Overall effects
CasualtiesNone
Fatalities0
Injuries0
1971 Pacific typhoon season