[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon ELINOR (No.194604, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1946 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was severe tropical storm, with maximum winds of 25 m/s and minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its final advisory was issued on 1946-06-25, and 11 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: The unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by JMA (Japan), the Tokyo Regional Professional Meteorological Centre, since 1981. It did not exist in 1946. The 194604 identifier is a historical number retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and Chinese meteorological agencies may differ for the same typhoon, so they cannot be compared directly.
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 ELINOR
Typhoon ELINOR at 1946-06-23 00:00 at 18.7°N, 120°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 25 m/s (~90 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1946-06-23 06:00.
After 1946-06-25 12:00, Typhoon ELINOR gradually weakened and was declared dissipated at 1946-06-25 12:00. Its lifecycle recorded 11 track points.
Typhoon ELINOR track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
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| 06-23 00:00 | 18.7°N 120°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-23 06:00 | 18.7°N 120.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-23 12:00 | 18.8°N 120.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-23 18:00 | 18.8°N 120.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-24 00:00 | 18.9°N 120.4°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-24 06:00 | 19°N 120.4°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-24 12:00 | 19.3°N 120.3°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-24 18:00 | 19.6°N 120°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-25 00:00 | 19.9°N 119.9°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-25 06:00 | 20.2°N 119.7°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s - hPa | - |
| 06-25 12:00 | 20.5°N 119.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s - hPa | - |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1946 was Typhoon ELINOR?
The 194604 identifier for Typhoon ELINOR is the historical number retained by the CMA (1946 No. 4); its international name was ELINOR. The unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, each agency used its own numbering system, and the numbers assigned by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and Chinese meteorological agencies may differ for the same typhoon, so they cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon ELINOR 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 ELINOR?
Typhoon ELINOR peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 25m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon ELINOR make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon ELINOR did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon ELINOR's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map of Typhoon ELINOR, a comparison of forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194604.
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