A typhoon is a type of severe tropical CYCLONE that occurs in the western Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding. The crossword solutions for the term typhoon are GALE (4 letters), WINDSTORM (9 letters), STORM (5 letters), HURRICANE (9 letters), TORNADO (7 letters), and CYCLONE (7 letters). GALE is a strong wind with gusts of up to 50 mph, while WINDSTORM is a more intense STORM with gusts of up to 100 mph. STORM is a general term for any kind of atmospheric disturbance, while HURRICANE is a more intense STORM with winds of up to 74 mph or higher. TORNADO is a violent rotating column of air that can cause significant damage, while CYCLONE is a large-scale atmospheric system characterized by low pressure and strong winds.