Typhoon CATHY (194720) Track Archive

1947 Typhoon Typhoon archive

[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon CATHY (No.194720, the pre-1981 historical number) was a 1947 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was super typhoon, with maximum winds of 51 m/s and minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was numbered off on 1947-11-04, with 25 track points recorded throughout.

Numbering note: International numbering in the Northwest Pacific is assigned by the JMA in Japan, the Tokyo Regional Specialized Meteorological Center, beginning in 1981. This system did not exist in 1947. The number 194720 is the 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 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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Full track history of Typhoon CATHY

Typhoon CATHY at 1947-10-29 06:00 at 11.4°N, 128.7°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 1947-11-02 06:00.

After 06:00 on 1947-11-04, Typhoon CATHY gradually weakened and was declared dissipated; its lifecycle recorded 25 track points.

Typhoon CATHY track data table

Time	Position	Intensity	Wind · Pressure	Move toward
10-29 06:00	11.4°N 128.7°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s - hPa	-
10-29 18:00	11.8°N 126.7°E	Typhoon	35 m/s - hPa	-
10-30 06:00	11.6°N 125.1°E	Typhoon	33 m/s - hPa	-
10-30 18:00	12.2°N 123.7°E	Typhoon	33 m/s - hPa	-
10-31 06:00	13.8°N 121.5°E	Typhoon	33 m/s - hPa	-
10-31 18:00	14.9°N 119.6°E	Severe Tropical Storm	25 m/s - hPa	-
11-01 06:00	15.2°N 117.3°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s - hPa	-
11-01 18:00	15.3°N 114.7°E	Typhoon	41 m/s - hPa	-
11-02 06:00	15.7°N 113.3°E	Super Typhoon	51 m/s - hPa	-
11-02 18:00	16°N 111.3°E	Typhoon	41 m/s - hPa	-
11-03 06:00	16.3°N 110.3°E	Typhoon	38 m/s - hPa	-
11-03 18:00	16.6°N 108.2°E	Typhoon	33 m/s - hPa	-
11-04 06:00	16°N 106.5°E	Tropical Depression	15 m/s - hPa	-

Sampled rows shown; all 25 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

FAQ

Which numbered typhoon of 1947 was Typhoon CATHY?

CATHY’s number 194720 is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning No. 20 of 1947, and its international name was CATHY. International numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, each agency used its own numbering system, so the numbers assigned by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological agencies may differ and cannot be directly compared.

Where does the track data for Typhoon CATHY 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 CATHY?

Typhoon CATHY peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 51m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.

Did Typhoon CATHY make landfall?

According to available records, Typhoon CATHY did not make landfall along China's coast.

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon CATHY's track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194720.

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