Full review of Typhoon OPAL’s track
Typhoon OPAL at 1945-07-14 12:00 at 9.3°N, 132.6°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 33 m/s (~119 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1945-07-19 12:00.
After 00:00 on July 22, 1945, Typhoon OPAL gradually weakened and was dissipated at 00:00 on July 22, 1945. Its lifecycle recorded 31 track points.
Typhoon OPAL track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-14 12:00 | 9.3°N
132.6°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-15 00:00 | 10.6°N
131.3°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-15 12:00 | 12.2°N
130°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-16 00:00 | 13.6°N
128.8°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-16 12:00 | 14.9°N
127.6°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-17 00:00 | 16.1°N
126.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-17 12:00 | 18°N
125.6°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-18 00:00 | 20°N
125.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-18 12:00 | 22.1°N
125.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-19 00:00 | 24.1°N
125.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-19 12:00 | 26°N
126.6°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-20 00:00 | 28°N
127.8°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-20 12:00 | 31.3°N
131.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-21 00:00 | 33.5°N
137.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-21 12:00 | 35°N
141.5°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-22 00:00 | 35°N
145°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 31 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1945 was Typhoon OPAL?
The 194506 designation for Typhoon OPAL is the historical number retained by the CMA (the 6th typhoon of 1945), while its international name was OPAL. Uniform international numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, individual agencies used their own numbering systems, so the numbers assigned by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities to the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon OPAL come from?
Track data source: USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) best-track data. China Meteorological Administration best-track dataset begins in 1949 and does not include this typhoon. JTWC wind speeds are 1-min sustained wind speeds, generally about 10% higher than the 2-min sustained wind speeds used in China.
What was the maximum intensity of Typhoon OPAL?
Typhoon OPAL peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 33m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon OPAL make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon OPAL made no landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon OPAL's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon OPAL's track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194506.
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