[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon ELSIE (No.195004, a historical identifier used before 1981) was a 1950 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 45m/s and a minimum central pressure of 965hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Numbering ceased on 1950-06-28, and 23 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Identifier note: The international standard identifiers for the Northwest Pacific have been assigned since 1981 by the JMA (Japan), the RSMC Tokyo. This system did not exist in 1950. The identifier 195004 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA. The JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and Chinese meteorological agencies may have assigned different identifiers to the same typhoon that year, so they cannot be compared directly.
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
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Full Track Review of Typhoon ELSIE
Typhoon ELSIE at 1950-06-22 20:00 at 17°N, 126.1°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 45 m/s (~162 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 965hPa, recorded at 1950-06-23 14:00.
After 1950-06-28 08:00, Typhoon ELSIE gradually weakened and was numbered off at 08:00 on 1950-06-28. Its lifecycle was recorded with 23 track points.
Typhoon ELSIE Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 06-22 20:00 | 17°N
126.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 06-23 08:00 | 21.7°N
126.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | N |
| 06-23 20:00 | 27°N
124.9°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
965 hPa | NW |
| 06-24 08:00 | 32.5°N
127.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NE |
| 06-24 20:00 | 38.1°N
135.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
992 hPa | NE |
| 06-25 08:00 | 40.2°N
140.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
994 hPa | ENE |
| 06-25 20:00 | 41.5°N
143.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
996 hPa | ENE |
| 06-26 08:00 | 43.2°N
146.1°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
996 hPa | NE |
| 06-26 20:00 | 45°N
148.7°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
994 hPa | NE |
| 06-27 08:00 | 47.1°N
151.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
996 hPa | NE |
| 06-27 20:00 | 48.1°N
155.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1002 hPa | E |
| 06-28 08:00 | 48.1°N
160°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | E |
Sampled rows shown; all 23 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon ELSIE in 1950?
Typhoon ELSIE's identifier 195004 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA, meaning No.4 of 1950; its international name was ELSIE. The international standard numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and Chinese meteorological agencies used different identifiers for the same typhoon, so they cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon ELSIE come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What was the peak intensity category of Typhoon ELSIE?
Typhoon ELSIE peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 965 hPa.
Did Typhoon ELSIE make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon ELSIE did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon ELSIE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon ELSIE, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195004.
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