Full track history of Typhoon GERTRUDE
Typhoon GERTRUDE at 1948-08-27 06:00 at 15.7°N, 137.7°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 43 m/s (~155 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1948-08-28 12:00.
After 1948-09-04 00:00, Typhoon GERTRUDE gradually weakened and its final advisory was issued; its lifecycle recorded 32 track points.
Typhoon GERTRUDE track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
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| 08-27 06:00 | 15.7°N 137.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-27 18:00 | 16.2°N 135.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-28 06:00 | 16.7°N 133.4°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-28 18:00 | 17.2°N 131.5°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-29 06:00 | 17.3°N 129.2°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-29 18:00 | 16.6°N 127.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-30 06:00 | 15.9°N 125.6°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-30 18:00 | 15.5°N 124.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-31 06:00 | 15.6°N 122.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s - hPa | - |
| 08-31 18:00 | 15.9°N 121.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-01 06:00 | 16.5°N 120°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-01 18:00 | 17.4°N 118.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-02 06:00 | 18.9°N 116.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-02 18:00 | 20.6°N 114.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-03 06:00 | 22.2°N 112.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-03 18:00 | 22°N 107°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s - hPa | - |
| 09-04 00:00 | 22°N 106°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s - hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 32 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1948 was Typhoon GERTRUDE?
The number 194812 for Typhoon GERTRUDE is the historical number used by the CMA (12th typhoon of 1948); its international name was GERTRUDE. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981. Before that, agencies numbered typhoons independently, so the numbers assigned by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon GERTRUDE 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 GERTRUDE?
Typhoon GERTRUDE peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 43m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon GERTRUDE make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon GERTRUDE did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon GERTRUDE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon GERTRUDE, a comparison of forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, its wind circles, and its intensity trend. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194812
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