[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon FRAN (No. 195042, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1950 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a typhoon, with maximum winds of 40 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 990 hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1951-01-01, and has 26 recorded track points.
Numbering note: International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA, the regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1950. The number 195042 is the historical number used by the CMA, and the numbers assigned that year by the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
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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A complete review of Typhoon FRAN’s track
Typhoon FRAN at 1950-12-26 14:00 at 9.9°N, 141.1°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 40 m/s (~144 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 990hPa, recorded at 1950-12-29 14:00.
After 1951-01-01 20:00, Typhoon FRAN gradually weakened and was dissipated at 1951-01-01 20:00. Its lifecycle was recorded with 26 track points.
Typhoon FRAN track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 12-26 14:00 | 9.9°N
141.1°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 12-27 02:00 | 10.5°N
138.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | WNW |
| 12-27 14:00 | 10.5°N
136.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 12-28 02:00 | 10.9°N
133.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
997 hPa | WNW |
| 12-28 14:00 | 11.7°N
131.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 12-29 02:00 | 12.3°N
128.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 12-29 14:00 | 13.2°N
126°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 12-30 02:00 | 13.7°N
123.7°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 12-30 14:00 | 14.3°N
121.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 12-31 02:00 | 14.1°N
119.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
997 hPa | W |
| 12-31 14:00 | 14.3°N
118°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
| 01-01 02:00 | 14.3°N
115.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | W |
| 01-01 14:00 | 12.6°N
114°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1004 hPa | SW |
| 01-01 20:00 | 11.8°N
112.2°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1004 hPa | WSW |
Sampled rows shown; all 26 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1950 was Typhoon FRAN?
The number 195042 for Typhoon FRAN is the historical number used by the CMA, corresponding to the 42nd typhoon of 1950. Its international name was FRAN. International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, each agency used its own numbering system. The numbers assigned by the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon FRAN 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 FRAN?
Typhoon FRAN peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 990 hPa.
Did Typhoon FRAN make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon FRAN did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon FRAN's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon FRAN, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195042.
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