[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon HELEN (No.194516, the historical numbering before 1981) was a 1945 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a super typhoon, with maximum winds of 53 m/s and a minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1945-09-04, and had 25 recorded track points throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: International numbering for the Northwest Pacific is assigned by the JMA (Japan), the regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, starting from 1981. This system did not exist in 1945. The number 194516 is the historical number retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned to the same typhoon that year by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China's meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
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.
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Full Track Review of Typhoon HELEN
Typhoon HELEN at 1945-08-29 12:00 at 14.5°N, 135.5°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 53 m/s (~191 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1945-09-02 00:00.
After 12:00 on 1945-09-04, Typhoon HELEN gradually weakened and was declared dissipated at 12:00 on 1945-09-04. Its lifecycle contains 25 track points.
Typhoon HELEN Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-29 12:00 | 14.5°N
135.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-30 00:00 | 14.5°N
134.5°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-30 12:00 | 15°N
132°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-31 00:00 | 16°N
130°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-31 12:00 | 17°N
128.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-01 00:00 | 18.5°N
126.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-01 12:00 | 20°N
124.5°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-02 00:00 | 21.5°N
123°E | Super Typhoon | 53 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-02 12:00 | 23.5°N
122°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-03 00:00 | 25°N
121°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-03 12:00 | 26°N
120°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-04 00:00 | 26.5°N
118.5°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-04 12:00 | 27.5°N
117.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 25 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon HELEN in 1945?
HELEN's 194516 is the historical number retained by the CMA (the 16th typhoon of 1945), while its international name was HELEN. International numbering for the Northwest Pacific began only in 1981. Before that, individual agencies used their own numbering systems. 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 directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon HELEN 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 peak intensity category of Typhoon HELEN?
Typhoon HELEN peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 53m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon HELEN make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon HELEN did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon HELEN's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon HELEN, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194516.
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