[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon ELAINE (No.195232, a pre-1981 historical number) was a 1952 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was severe tropical storm, with maximum winds of 30 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 990 hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was de-numbered on 1952-12-06. Eight track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: The unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1952, and 195232 is the historical number retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by the Japan Meteorological Agency, 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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Full Track Review of Typhoon ELAINE
Typhoon ELAINE at 1952-12-04 08:00 at 17°N, 176.1°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 990hPa, recorded at 1952-12-05 02:00.
After 1952-12-06 02:00, Typhoon ELAINE gradually weakened and was numbered off at 1952-12-06 02:00; 8 track points were recorded throughout its lifecycle.
Typhoon ELAINE Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 12-04 08:00 | 17°N
176.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | - |
| 12-04 14:00 | 17.4°N
174.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
| 12-04 20:00 | 17.7°N
173.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 12-05 02:00 | 17.6°N
171.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 12-05 08:00 | 17°N
170.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
990 hPa | WSW |
| 12-05 14:00 | 16.2°N
169.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
995 hPa | SW |
| 12-05 20:00 | 15.2°N
168.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | SW |
| 12-06 02:00 | 14.6°N
167.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1005 hPa | SW |
FAQ
What was the sequence number of Typhoon ELAINE in 1952?
ELAINE's 195232 is the historical number retained by the CMA, corresponding to the 32nd typhoon of 1952, and its international name was ELAINE. The unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies numbered typhoons separately, so the numbers assigned by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China's meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon ELAINE 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 ELAINE?
Typhoon ELAINE peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 30m/s, minimum central pressure 990 hPa.
Did Typhoon ELAINE make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon ELAINE did not make landfall on the Chinese coast.
Where can I view typhoon ELAINE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon ELAINE, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle radii, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195232.
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