[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon FAITH (No.194706, the historical numbering before 1981) was a 1947 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, and its final advisory was issued on 1947-07-31. The full track contains 21 points.
Numbering note: The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific was introduced by JMA (Japan), the designated regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, in 1981. This system did not exist in 1947. The number 194706 is the historical numbering retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological agencies 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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Typhoon FAITH at 1947-07-26 00:00 at 18.2°N, 132.8°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 1947-07-30 06:00.
After 00:00 on 1947-07-31, Typhoon FAITH gradually weakened, and its final advisory was issued. Its lifecycle recorded 21 track points.
Typhoon FAITH track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-26 00:00 | 18.2°N
132.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-26 06:00 | 18.4°N
132°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-26 12:00 | 18.7°N
131.2°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-26 18:00 | 18.9°N
130.4°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-27 00:00 | 19.3°N
129.5°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-27 06:00 | 20°N
129°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-27 12:00 | 21°N
129°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-27 18:00 | 21.8°N
128.8°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-28 00:00 | 22.6°N
127.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-28 06:00 | 23.1°N
126.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-28 12:00 | 23.2°N
125.6°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-28 18:00 | 23.2°N
124.8°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-29 00:00 | 23.3°N
124.1°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-29 06:00 | 23.4°N
123.5°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-29 12:00 | 23.6°N
122.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-29 18:00 | 24°N
122.5°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-30 00:00 | 25.6°N
122.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-30 06:00 | 26.9°N
124.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-30 12:00 | 28°N
126°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-30 18:00 | 28.8°N
128.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-31 00:00 | 29.6°N
130.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1947 was Typhoon FAITH?
194706 is the historical numbering retained by the CMA for Typhoon FAITH (the sixth typhoon of 1947), with the international name FAITH. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, different agencies used their own numbering systems, so the numbers assigned by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological agencies may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon FAITH 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 reached by Typhoon FAITH?
Typhoon FAITH peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 25m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon FAITH make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon FAITH did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon FAITH's live track map?
TyphoonSays(taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map of Typhoon FAITH, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194706.
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