[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon PRISCILL (No.194611, the historical numbering system used before 1981) was a 1946 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It reached super typhoon intensity, with maximum winds of 51m/s and a minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China. It was designated on 1946-09-19, with 46 track points recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering system: International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA (Japan), a regional specialized meteorological center, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1946. The designation 194611 is a historical identifier used by the CMA, and the numbers assigned that year by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the 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 history of Typhoon PRISCILL
Typhoon PRISCILL at 1946-09-08 00:00 at 11.2°N, 164.9°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
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 1946-09-11 12:00.
After 06:00 on 1946-09-19, Typhoon PRISCILL gradually weakened and was declared dissipated; 46 track points were recorded during its lifecycle.
Typhoon PRISCILL track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-08 00:00 | 11.2°N
164.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-08 18:00 | 13.1°N
159.6°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-09 12:00 | 14.9°N
156.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-10 06:00 | 17.3°N
153.8°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-11 00:00 | 19.8°N
152.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-11 18:00 | 21.5°N
151.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 48 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-12 12:00 | 23.2°N
152°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-13 06:00 | 24.2°N
153.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-14 00:00 | 25.2°N
155.6°E | Super Typhoon | 51 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-14 18:00 | 26.4°N
158.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-15 12:00 | 28.3°N
162.6°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-16 06:00 | 31.2°N
164°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-17 00:00 | 36°N
167.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-17 18:00 | 40°N
172°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-18 12:00 | 42°N
175°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 09-19 06:00 | 43°N
179°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 46 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1946 was Typhoon PRISCILL?
The designation 194611 for Typhoon PRISCILL is the historical identifier used by the CMA, meaning the 11th typhoon of 1946. Its international name was PRISCILL. International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before that, each agency assigned its own numbers. The numbers used by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the USA, and China’s meteorological authorities for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon PRISCILL 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 PRISCILL?
Typhoon PRISCILL peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 51m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon PRISCILL make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon PRISCILL did not make landfall along the coast of China.
Where can I view typhoon PRISCILL's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the Track history chart for Typhoon PRISCILL, comparisons of Forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, the wind circle and IntensityTrend, and the wind circle range. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194611.
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