[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon MARTHA (No.194818, a pre-1981 historical number) was a 1948 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a super typhoon, with maximum winds of 51 m/s and a minimum central pressure of -hPa. It did not make landfall in China. It was numbered off on 1948-10-08, with 20 track points recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been used by the JMA, the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1948. 194818 is a historical number retained by the CMA. The JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon that year, 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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A full review of Typhoon MARTHA's track
Typhoon MARTHA at 1948-10-04 00:00 at 25°N, 157°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Severe Typhoon.
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 1948-10-04 12:00.
After 1948-10-08 18:00, Typhoon MARTHA gradually weakened and was numbered off at 18:00 on 1948-10-08. Its lifecycle includes 20 track points.
Typhoon MARTHA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 10-04 00:00 | 25°N
157°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-04 06:00 | 25°N
156°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-04 12:00 | 25°N
154.8°E | Super Typhoon | 51 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-04 18:00 | 25.1°N
153.5°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-05 00:00 | 25.2°N
152.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-05 06:00 | 25.1°N
150.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-05 12:00 | 25.1°N
149.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-05 18:00 | 25°N
148.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-06 00:00 | 25.1°N
147.4°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-06 06:00 | 25.9°N
146.5°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-06 12:00 | 26.8°N
146.4°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-06 18:00 | 27.8°N
146.5°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-07 00:00 | 29.1°N
146.7°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-07 06:00 | 30.7°N
148.1°E | Super Typhoon | 51 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-07 12:00 | 31.9°N
149.5°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-07 18:00 | 33°N
150.7°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-08 00:00 | 34°N
151.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-08 06:00 | 35.8°N
153°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-08 12:00 | 36.5°N
155°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 10-08 18:00 | 37.5°N
157°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1948 was Typhoon MARTHA?
Typhoon MARTHA's 194818 is a historical number retained by the CMA (the 18th typhoon of 1948), while its international name was MARTHA. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, each agency assigned its own numbers, so the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological authorities may have used different numbers for the same typhoon. These numbers cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon MARTHA 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 MARTHA?
Typhoon MARTHA peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 51m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon MARTHA make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon MARTHA did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon MARTHA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon MARTHA, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194818.
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