[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon CHARLOTT (No.194602, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1946 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a Typhoon, with maximum winds of 41m/s and a minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make Landfall in China, was numbered off on 1946-05-17, and has 25 track points throughout its lifetime.
Code explanation: The internationally unified code for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA (Japan), the Tokyo Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1946. The 194602 number is a historical number retained by the CMA. The JMA (Japan), the USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological agencies may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon that year, so the numbers 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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A complete review of Typhoon CHARLOTT's track
Typhoon CHARLOTT at 1946-05-11 00:00 at 11.4°N, 142.5°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 41 m/s (~148 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1946-05-11 12:00.
After 1946-05-17 00:00, Typhoon CHARLOTT gradually weakened and was numbered off. Its lifecycle includes 25 track points.
Typhoon CHARLOTT track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 05-11 00:00 | 11.4°N
142.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-11 12:00 | 11.8°N
141.9°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-12 00:00 | 12.4°N
141.8°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-12 12:00 | 12.8°N
141.8°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-13 00:00 | 13.3°N
141.7°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-13 12:00 | 13.8°N
141.4°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-14 00:00 | 14.3°N
140.8°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-14 12:00 | 15.2°N
139°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-15 00:00 | 16.2°N
137.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-15 12:00 | 17.7°N
137°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-16 00:00 | 19°N
136.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-16 12:00 | 21.4°N
137.1°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 05-17 00:00 | 23°N
138°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 25 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1946 was Typhoon CHARLOTT?
CHARLOTT's 194602 is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning No. 2 of 1946, while its international name was CHARLOTT. The internationally unified code for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, each agency assigned its own numbers, so the JMA (Japan), the USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological agencies may have used different numbers for the same typhoon. These numbers cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon CHARLOTT 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 of Typhoon CHARLOTT?
Typhoon CHARLOTT peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 41m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon CHARLOTT make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon CHARLOTT did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon CHARLOTT's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon CHARLOTT, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194602.
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