[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon OPHELIA (No.194805, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1948 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was tropical storm, with maximum winds of 20 m/s and minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China. The final advisory was issued on 1948-06-11, with 5 track points recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific was introduced by the JMA in 1981 as the designated regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia. This system did not exist in 1948. The number 194805 is a historical number retained by the CMA. At the time, the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon, so these numbers cannot be compared directly.
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 OPHELIA
Typhoon OPHELIA at 1948-06-10 00:00 at 21°N, 113.9°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 20 m/s (~72 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1948-06-10 06:00.
After 00:00 on 1948-06-11, Typhoon OPHELIA gradually weakened and was dissipated at 00:00. Its lifecycle includes 5 tracked points.
Typhoon OPHELIA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 06-10 00:00 | 21°N
113.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 06-10 06:00 | 21.4°N
113.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 06-10 12:00 | 21.8°N
112.4°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 06-10 18:00 | 22.2°N
111.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 06-11 00:00 | 22.9°N
110.9°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1948 was Typhoon OPHELIA?
The 194805 designation for Typhoon OPHELIA is a historical number retained by the CMA, meaning the fifth numbered typhoon of 1948. Its international name was OPHELIA. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies such as the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities used their own numbers, which may differ for the same typhoon and therefore cannot be compared directly.
Where does Typhoon OPHELIA's track data 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 category reached by Typhoon OPHELIA?
Typhoon OPHELIA peak intensity is Tropical Storm, max wind 20m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon OPHELIA make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon OPHELIA did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon OPHELIA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map of Typhoon OPHELIA, forecasts compared across meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194805.
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