List of storms named Haikui explained

The name Haikui ([xaɪ˨˩˦ kʰweɪ˧˥]) has been used for three tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by China and literally means "sea anemone" (Chinese: c={{linktext|海葵). It replaced "Longwang," which was retired after the 2005 typhoon season.

• Typhoon Haikui (2012) (T1211, 12W) – a costly Category 1 typhoon that made landfall in Zhejiang, China.
• Tropical Storm Haikui (2017) (T1724, 30W, Salome) – a weak storm that traversed the Philippine archipelagos of Luzon and Visayas.
• Typhoon Haikui (2023) (T2311, 10W, Hanna) – a powerful and costly Category 3 typhoon that made landfall in Taiwan in early September 2023.

The name Haikui was retired after the 2023 season. Its replacement name will be announced in 2025.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: LIST OF RETIRED TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES . March 12, 2024 . Typhoon Committee.