Full review of Typhoon OPAL’s track
Typhoon OPAL at 1946-09-07 06:00 at 12.7°N, 144.7°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Severe Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 51 m/s (~184 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1946-09-10 00:00.
After 1946-09-14 00:00, Typhoon OPAL gradually weakened and was declared dissipated at 1946-09-14 00:00; its lifecycle includes 28 track points.
Typhoon OPAL track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-07 06:00 | 12.7°N
144.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-07 18:00 | 13.6°N
141.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-08 06:00 | 13.7°N
138°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-08 18:00 | 13.7°N
134.3°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-09 06:00 | 13.8°N
131°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-09 18:00 | 14°N
127.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-10 06:00 | 15°N
124.4°E | Super Typhoon | 51 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-10 18:00 | 16.8°N
121.2°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-11 06:00 | 18.5°N
118°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-11 18:00 | 19.9°N
115.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-12 06:00 | 21.9°N
112.5°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-12 18:00 | 20.1°N
109°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-13 06:00 | 20.5°N
106°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-13 18:00 | 21°N
104°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-14 00:00 | 22°N
103.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 28 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1946 was Typhoon OPAL?
Typhoon OPAL's 194610 is the historical identifier retained by the CMA, corresponding to No. 10 of 1946. Its international name was OPAL. The international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, agencies used their own numbering systems. Consequently, the numbers assigned by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological authorities may differ for the same typhoon and cannot be directly compared.
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 Super Typhoon, max wind 51m/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/194610.
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