Typhoon OLIVE (194715) Track Archive

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[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon OLIVE (No. 194715, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1947 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was super typhoon, with maximum winds of 56 m/s and a minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was numbered off on October 5, 1947. A total of 15 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.

Numbering note: The international cyclone numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA in Japan, the designated regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1947. The number 194715 is a historical number retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, 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 OLIVE

Typhoon OLIVE at 1947-10-02 06:00 at 13.7°N, 155.4°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.

It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 56 m/s (~202 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1947-10-05 00:00.

After 18:00 on 1947-10-05, Typhoon OLIVE gradually weakened, and its final advisory was issued at 18:00 on 1947-10-05. Its lifecycle includes 15 track points.

Typhoon OLIVE track data table

Time	Position	Intensity	Wind · Pressure	Move toward
10-02 06:00	13.7°N 155.4°E	Tropical Storm	23 m/s - hPa	-
10-02 12:00	14.7°N 155.4°E	Severe Tropical Storm	25 m/s - hPa	-
10-02 18:00	15.5°N 155.3°E	Severe Tropical Storm	28 m/s - hPa	-
10-03 00:00	16.2°N 154.4°E	Tropical Storm	20 m/s - hPa	-
10-03 06:00	16.3°N 153.1°E	Tropical Storm	20 m/s - hPa	-
10-03 12:00	17.9°N 152°E	Tropical Storm	20 m/s - hPa	-
10-03 18:00	19.9°N 151.1°E	Severe Tropical Storm	28 m/s - hPa	-
10-04 00:00	21.8°N 150°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s - hPa	-
10-04 06:00	22.9°N 149.3°E	Super Typhoon	51 m/s - hPa	-
10-04 12:00	23.7°N 149°E	Super Typhoon	51 m/s - hPa	-
10-04 18:00	24.3°N 148.8°E	Super Typhoon	51 m/s - hPa	-
10-05 00:00	24.9°N 148.7°E	Super Typhoon	56 m/s - hPa	-
10-05 06:00	25.6°N 148.8°E	Severe Typhoon	46 m/s - hPa	-
10-05 12:00	26.6°N 149.2°E	Typhoon	41 m/s - hPa	-
10-05 18:00	28.1°N 150.5°E	Typhoon	35 m/s - hPa	-

FAQ

Which numbered typhoon of 1947 was Typhoon OLIVE?

Typhoon OLIVE’s 194715 is a historical number retained by the CMA, meaning No. 15 of 1947, and its international name was OLIVE. The international cyclone numbering system for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981. Before then, agencies used their own numbering systems, so the numbers assigned by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.

Where does the track data for Typhoon OLIVE 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 OLIVE?

Typhoon OLIVE peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 56m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.

Did Typhoon OLIVE make landfall?

According to historical records, Typhoon OLIVE did not make landfall along China's coast.

Where can I view typhoon OLIVE's live track map?

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides a track history map for Typhoon OLIVE, comparisons of forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194715.

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