[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon FLOSSIE (No.195404, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1954 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It reached typhoon intensity, with maximum winds of 40 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 985 hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was designated dissipated on 1954-07-11, with 23 track points recorded throughout its lifecycle.
Numbering system: A unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by JMA (Japan), the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in Tokyo, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1954. The number 195404 is the historical identifier retained by the CMA. At that time, agencies such as JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon, so the numbers 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 FLOSSIE
Typhoon FLOSSIE at 1954-07-05 20:00 at 7°N, 144°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 985hPa, recorded at 1954-07-07 20:00.
After 08:00 on 1954-07-11, Typhoon FLOSSIE gradually weakened and was designated dissipated with a final advisory at 08:00 on 1954-07-11. Its lifecycle included 23 recorded track points.
Typhoon FLOSSIE Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-05 20:00 | 7°N
144°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 07-06 08:00 | 8.6°N
139.4°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 07-06 20:00 | 10.5°N
137.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | NNW |
| 07-07 08:00 | 13°N
136.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
991 hPa | NNW |
| 07-07 20:00 | 14.3°N
134.3°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
985 hPa | WNW |
| 07-08 08:00 | 16°N
131.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 07-08 20:00 | 17.6°N
129.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
995 hPa | NW |
| 07-09 08:00 | 19.4°N
127.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
998 hPa | NW |
| 07-09 20:00 | 21.3°N
125.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | NW |
| 07-10 08:00 | 24°N
125.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NNE |
| 07-10 20:00 | 27.5°N
127.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1000 hPa | NE |
| 07-11 08:00 | 28.7°N
131°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1002 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 23 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1954 was Typhoon FLOSSIE?
Typhoon FLOSSIE's 195404 is the historical identifier retained by the CMA, meaning No. 4 of 1954. Its international name was FLOSSIE. A unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, agencies such as JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological authorities used separate numbering systems, so their numbers for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon FLOSSIE 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 FLOSSIE?
Typhoon FLOSSIE peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 985 hPa.
Did Typhoon FLOSSIE make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon FLOSSIE did not make landfall on China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon FLOSSIE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon FLOSSIE, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195404.
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