Tropical Storm Hato

The name Washi has been used to name two tropical cyclone in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was submitted by Japan and defines the constellation of Aquila. Also means “Japanese paper”.

Tropical Storm Washi (2005) (T0508, 08W) – impacted South China.
Severe Tropical Storm Washi (2011) (T1121, 27W, Sendong) – impacted southern Philippines and killed more than 1,000 people.

The name Washi was retired after the season and was replaced with the name Hato. The name Hato means pigeon (Columba) in that same language, and is used for one tropical cyclone.

Typhoon Hato (2017) (T1713, 15W, Isang) – impacted South China as a strong Category 3 typhoon.

The name Hato was retired after its first usage and replaced with the name Yamaneko, which means wildcat (Lynx).

Preceded by Banyan	Pacific typhoon season names Yamaneko	Succeeded by Pakhar

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