With the 2016 Best Track data now in, here is the the breakdown by storm and by month, as well as the changes from operational data. Tokage probably had the most drastic adjustments, featuring a 30 kt maximum wind increase (50 kt to 80 kt). Mirinae, Omais, and Mindulle also got bumps up to minor typhoon intensity from tropical storms. Nepartak got bumped to 155 kt (I probably would have still gone a little higher). Lionrock and Megi both got bumped to 120 kt. 14W and 17W both got TS bumps, but Rai did not.
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