[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon ORA (No.195121, a historical numbering used before 1981) was a 1951 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was Severe Typhoon, with maximum winds of 45m/s and a minimum central pressure of 970hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1951-09-22, and has 41 recorded track points throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: The international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA (Japan), the E Tokyo Regional Professional Meteorological Centre, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1951. 195121 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA, as the identifiers used that year by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities for the same typhoon 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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Full track review of Typhoon ORA
Typhoon ORA at 1951-09-12 02:00 at 8°N, 147.5°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 970hPa, recorded at 1951-09-18 08:00.
After 1951-09-22 02:00, Typhoon ORA gradually weakened and was designated dissipated at 02:00 on 1951-09-22. Its lifecycle was recorded with 41 track points.
Typhoon ORA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
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| 09-12 02:00 | 8°N 147.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1006 hPa | - |
| 09-12 14:00 | 8.9°N 146.1°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-13 02:00 | 10°N 144.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-13 14:00 | 11.2°N 142.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-14 02:00 | 12.2°N 140.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-14 14:00 | 13°N 138.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1002 hPa | WNW |
| 09-15 02:00 | 13°N 135.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | W |
| 09-15 14:00 | 13.1°N 133.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | W |
| 09-16 02:00 | 13.6°N 131.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 998 hPa | WNW |
| 09-16 14:00 | 14.1°N 130.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 985 hPa | WNW |
| 09-17 02:00 | 14.7°N 128.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 985 hPa | WNW |
| 09-17 14:00 | 15.8°N 126.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 985 hPa | NW |
| 09-18 02:00 | 16.7°N 125.4°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 980 hPa | NW |
| 09-18 14:00 | 18.2°N 123.6°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 980 hPa | NW |
| 09-19 02:00 | 18.9°N 121.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | WNW |
| 09-19 14:00 | 19.1°N 119.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | W |
| 09-20 02:00 | 19.3°N 117.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | W |
| 09-20 14:00 | 19.4°N 116°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | W |
| 09-21 02:00 | 19.4°N 114.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 985 hPa | W |
| 09-21 14:00 | 19.8°N 112.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 998 hPa | WNW |
| 09-22 02:00 | 20.8°N 110.2°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
Sampled rows shown; all 41 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1951 was Typhoon ORA?
Typhoon ORA’s 195121 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA (the 21st numbered typhoon of 1951), while its international name was ORA. The international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981. Before then, each agency maintained its own numbering, so the identifiers used by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon ORA 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 ORA?
Typhoon ORA peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 970 hPa.
Did Typhoon ORA make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon ORA did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon ORA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon ORA's track history, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195121.
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