The name Guchol (Yapese: guchoel, [ɣʊʈ͡ʂœːl]) has been used for four tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the Federated States of Micronesia and means turmeric (Curcuma longa) in Yapese.
Severe Tropical Storm Guchol (2005) (T0512, 12W) - curved to the northwest and never threatened land. Typhoon Guchol (2012) (T1204, 05W, Butchoy) – struck Japan. Tropical Storm Guchol (2017) (T1717, 19W, Kiko) – a weak tropical storm that affected Taiwan and China. Typhoon Guchol (2023) (T2303, 03W, Chedeng) – churned out of the ocean without affecting any landmass.
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