[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon HESTER (No. 194907, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1949 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a typhoon, with maximum winds of 35 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 980 hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was removed from the numbering system on July 29, 1949. A total of 27 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering system: International cyclone numbers in the Northwest Pacific have been assigned by the JMA, the regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1949. The number 194907 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological agencies for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Path. Data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speed refers to 2-min sustained wind speed. Track points at intermediate times are encrypted based on original operational positioning data, while wind speed and pressure are interpolated using best-track anchor points.
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Complete review of Typhoon HESTER's track
Typhoon HESTER at 1949-07-23 02:00 at 16.2°N, 143.7°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Severe Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 35 m/s (~126 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 980hPa, recorded at 1949-07-24 02:00.
After 14:00 on 1949-07-29, Typhoon HESTER gradually weakened and was numbered off at 14:00 that day. Its lifecycle includes 27 track points.
Typhoon HESTER track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-23 02:00 | 16.2°N
143.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
988 hPa | - |
| 07-23 14:00 | 17°N
143°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
984 hPa | NW |
| 07-24 02:00 | 18.5°N
142.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | N |
| 07-24 14:00 | 20°N
143.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NNE |
| 07-25 02:00 | 21.6°N
144°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | N |
| 07-25 14:00 | 23°N
143.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NNW |
| 07-26 02:00 | 25.1°N
142.3°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NNW |
| 07-26 14:00 | 26.3°N
140.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | NW |
| 07-27 02:00 | 27.3°N
139.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | NNW |
| 07-27 14:00 | 29.1°N
139°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
987 hPa | NNW |
| 07-28 02:00 | 30.8°N
139°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
994 hPa | N |
| 07-28 14:00 | 32.8°N
137.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
996 hPa | NW |
| 07-29 02:00 | 34.7°N
136.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | NNW |
| 07-29 14:00 | 36.8°N
135.7°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | N |
Sampled rows shown; all 27 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1949 was Typhoon HESTER?
HESTER's number 194907 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA, meaning No. 7 of 1949. Its international name was HESTER. International cyclone numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before that, each agency assigned its own numbers. The numbers used by the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological agencies for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon HESTER come from?
Path. Data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speed refers to 2-min sustained wind speed. Track points at intermediate times are encrypted based on original operational positioning data, while wind speed and pressure are interpolated using best-track anchor points.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon HESTER?
Typhoon HESTER peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure 980 hPa.
Did Typhoon HESTER make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon HESTER did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon HESTER's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon HESTER’s track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194907.
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