[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon HELENE (No.195011, the pre-1981 historical numbering system) was a 1950 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a severe tropical storm, with maximum winds of 30m/s and a minimum central pressure of 984hPa. It did not make landfall in China, and its numbering ended on 1950-07-27. Ten track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: International numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA, the Tokyo Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1950, and 195011 is the historical number continued 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 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 HELENE
Typhoon HELENE at 1950-07-25 02:00 at 21.6°N, 142.9°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 30 m/s (~108 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 984hPa, recorded at 1950-07-26 14:00.
After 08:00 on 1950-07-27, Typhoon HELENE gradually weakened and its final advisory was issued at 08:00 on 1950-07-27. Its lifecycle contains 10 track points.
Typhoon HELENE track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-25 02:00 | 21.6°N
142.9°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | - |
| 07-25 08:00 | 22.9°N
141.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 07-25 14:00 | 24.3°N
140.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
989 hPa | NNW |
| 07-25 20:00 | 25.3°N
140.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
988 hPa | N |
| 07-26 02:00 | 26.2°N
140.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
987 hPa | N |
| 07-26 08:00 | 27°N
140.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
986 hPa | NNW |
| 07-26 14:00 | 28.3°N
139.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
984 hPa | NNW |
| 07-26 20:00 | 29.6°N
137.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
984 hPa | NW |
| 07-27 02:00 | 30.7°N
135°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
984 hPa | WNW |
| 07-27 08:00 | 31.1°N
132.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
984 hPa | W |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1950 was Typhoon HELENE?
HELENE's 195011 identifier is the historical number continued by the CMA, making it the 11th typhoon of 1950, while its international name was HELENE. International numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies such the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological authorities used their own numbering, so the same typhoon may have different numbers that cannot be compared directly.
Where did Typhoon HELENE's track data 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 of Typhoon HELENE?
Typhoon HELENE peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 30m/s, minimum central pressure 984 hPa.
Did Typhoon HELENE make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon HELENE did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon HELENE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon HELENE, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195011.
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