List of storms named Yolanda

The name Yolanda has been used for two tropical cyclones worldwide: one in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and one in the Philippines by PAGASA in the Western Pacific Ocean.

In the Eastern Pacific:

Tropical Storm Yolanda (1992) – remained in the open ocean.

In the Western Pacific:

Typhoon Haiyan (2013) (T1330, 31W, Yolanda) – Category 5 super typhoon, caused massive destruction in the Philippines and in Southern China.

The name Yolanda was retired by PAGASA after the 2013 typhoon season, and replaced with Yasmin.

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