SEVERE TROPICAL STORM (STS) , a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 89 to 117 kph or 48 - 63 knots. TYPHOON (TY) - a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 118 to 220 kph or 64 - 120 knots. SUPER TYPHOON (STY) - a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding 220 kph or more than 120 knots