Full Track Review of Typhoon KAREN
Typhoon KAREN at 1948-01-11 06:00 at 7°N, 146.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 66 m/s (~238 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1948-01-16 00:00.
After 18:00 on 1948-01-19, Typhoon KAREN gradually weakened and was finally dissipated at 18:00 on 1948-01-19; its lifecycle recorded 35 track points.
Typhoon KAREN Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 01-11 06:00 | 7°N
146.8°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-11 18:00 | 8.4°N
146.5°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-12 06:00 | 10°N
145°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-12 18:00 | 10.5°N
142.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-13 06:00 | 10.6°N
140.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-13 18:00 | 10°N
138.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-14 06:00 | 9.9°N
137.2°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-14 18:00 | 10.6°N
136.2°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-15 06:00 | 11.3°N
135°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-15 18:00 | 11.9°N
134.2°E | Super Typhoon | 56 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-16 06:00 | 12.8°N
134.1°E | Super Typhoon | 66 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-16 18:00 | 13.8°N
135°E | Super Typhoon | 61 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-17 06:00 | 14.8°N
136.6°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-17 18:00 | 15.6°N
138.2°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-18 06:00 | 16.9°N
141.1°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-18 18:00 | 18.7°N
144.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-19 06:00 | 19.6°N
148°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 01-19 18:00 | 20°N
151.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 35 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of the 1948 season was Typhoon KAREN?
The identifier 194801 for Typhoon KAREN is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning No. 1 of 1948. Its international name was KAREN. International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, agencies such as the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China’s meteorological authorities used different numbers for the same typhoon, so the identifiers cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon KAREN 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 category of Typhoon KAREN?
Typhoon KAREN peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 66m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon KAREN make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon KAREN did not make landfall along the coast of China.
Where can I view typhoon KAREN's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map of Typhoon KAREN, forecasts from meteorological agencies in multiple countries, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194801.
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