Typhoon Abby (1983)

Typhoon Abby known in the Philippines as Typhoon Diding was significant meteorological event that impacted parts of East Asia in 1983 forming in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Typhoon Abby was the first typhoon of the 1983 Pacific typhoon season.

Meteorological history

Storm path

Typhoon Abby made widespread flooding across Japan


Typhoon Abby (1983)
Typhoon Abby on 8 August 1983
Typhoon Abby in its peak on August 8 1983
Meteorological history
as Typhoon Abby (Diding)
DateAugust 4-Agust 24 1983
FormedAugust 4 1983
DissipatedAugust 18 1983
Violent typhoon
10-minute sustained (JMA)
Highest winds425 km/h (265 mph)
Highest gusts265 km/h (165 mph)
Lowest pressure888 hPa (mbar); 26.22 inHg
Category 5-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS)
Highest winds500 km/h (310 mph)
Highest gusts305 km/h (190 mph)
Lowest pressure895 hPa (mbar); 26.43 inHg