[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon NORA (No. 195118, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1951 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a typhoon, with maximum winds of 40 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 970 hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its number was retired on 1951-09-04, with 32 track points recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering system: The internationally unified numbering system for 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 1951. The number 195118 is the historical number retained by the CMA, and the numbers assigned to the same typhoon that year by the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and 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 NORA
Typhoon NORA at 1951-08-27 08:00 at 11.3°N, 144.6°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 970hPa, recorded at 1951-08-31 20:00.
After 1951-09-04 02:00, Typhoon NORA gradually weakened and was numbered off at 02:00 on 1951-09-04; its lifecycle included 32 recorded track points.
Typhoon NORA Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
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| 08-27 08:00 | 11.3°N 144.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1008 hPa | - |
| 08-27 20:00 | 11.8°N 143.6°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 1004 hPa | WNW |
| 08-28 08:00 | 12.4°N 141.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1002 hPa | WNW |
| 08-28 20:00 | 13.7°N 138.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
| 08-29 08:00 | 15°N 136°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
| 08-29 20:00 | 16°N 133.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 998 hPa | WNW |
| 08-30 08:00 | 16.6°N 132°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 995 hPa | WNW |
| 08-30 20:00 | 17.5°N 129.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 990 hPa | WNW |
| 08-31 08:00 | 17.5°N 125.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | W |
| 08-31 20:00 | 17.5°N 124.2°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 970 hPa | W |
| 09-01 08:00 | 18°N 122.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 970 hPa | WNW |
| 09-01 20:00 | 18.5°N 119.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 975 hPa | W |
| 09-02 08:00 | 18.7°N 115.9°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 975 hPa | W |
| 09-02 20:00 | 19.6°N 112.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 975 hPa | WNW |
| 09-03 08:00 | 19.5°N 109.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 985 hPa | W |
| 09-03 20:00 | 19°N 105.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 995 hPa | W |
| 09-04 02:00 | 19°N 103.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | W |
Sampled rows shown; all 32 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
What number typhoon of 1951 was Typhoon NORA?
The number 195118 used for Typhoon NORA is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning the 18th typhoon of 1951, while its international name was NORA. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies assigned numbers independently, so the numbers used by the JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does Typhoon NORA'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 level of Typhoon NORA?
Typhoon NORA peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 970 hPa.
Did Typhoon NORA make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon NORA did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon NORA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon NORA's track history, comparisons of forecasts from meteorological agencies worldwide, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195118.
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