[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon BERTHA (No.194808, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1948 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was typhoon, with maximum winds of 35m/s and minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its numbering was discontinued on 1948-08-06, and 11 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: Uniform international numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by JMA (Japan), the regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1948. The number 194808 is the historical number retained by the CMA. Numbers assigned that year by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities may differ for the same typhoon and 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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Typhoon BERTHA at 1948-08-04 06:00 at 30.3°N, 138.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 35 m/s (~126 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1948-08-05 00:00.
After 18:00 on August 6, 1948, Typhoon BERTHA gradually weakened and was dissipated at 18:00. Its lifecycle recorded 11 track points.
Typhoon BERTHA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-04 06:00 | 30.3°N
138.8°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-04 12:00 | 30.8°N
140°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-04 18:00 | 31.4°N
140.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-05 00:00 | 32°N
140.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-05 06:00 | 32.5°N
141°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-05 12:00 | 32.9°N
141.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-05 18:00 | 33.1°N
141.2°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-06 00:00 | 33.4°N
141.3°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-06 06:00 | 33.7°N
141.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-06 12:00 | 34.6°N
141.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 08-06 18:00 | 35.6°N
141.8°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
FAQ
Which numbered Typhoon of 1948 was Typhoon BERTHA?
BERTHA’s 194808 is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning No. 8 of 1948, with the international name BERTHA. Uniform international numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies used their own numbering systems. The numbers assigned by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities may differ for the same typhoon and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon BERTHA 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 BERTHA?
Typhoon BERTHA peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon BERTHA make Landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon BERTHA did not make Landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon BERTHA's live track map?
TyphoonSays(taifengshuo.com) provides a Track history map of Typhoon BERTHA, Forecast comparisons from meteorological agencies in multiple countries, wind circle coverage, and IntensityTrend. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194808.
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