Complete review of Typhoon KATHY's track
Typhoon KATHY at 1954-08-31 14:00 at 21.3°N, 143°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 60 m/s (~216 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 940hPa, recorded at 1954-09-06 14:00.
After 1954-09-12 08:00, Typhoon KATHY gradually weakened and was numbered off at 08:00 on 1954-09-12; its lifecycle included 48 recorded track points.
Typhoon KATHY track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-31 14:00 | 21.3°N 143°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1008 hPa | - |
| 09-01 08:00 | 23.3°N 143.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1005 hPa | N |
| 09-02 02:00 | 23.8°N 142.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1002 hPa | WNW |
| 09-02 20:00 | 24.5°N 141.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1002 hPa | NNW |
| 09-03 14:00 | 25.2°N 140.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1002 hPa | W |
| 09-04 08:00 | 24.7°N 138.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1002 hPa | W |
| 09-05 02:00 | 25.1°N 137°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
| 09-05 20:00 | 25.8°N 135.4°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 970 hPa | WNW |
| 09-06 14:00 | 27.1°N 133.4°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s 940 hPa | NW |
| 09-07 08:00 | 29.5°N 131.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 966 hPa | NNW |
| 09-08 02:00 | 34.5°N 132°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 994 hPa | NNE |
| 09-08 20:00 | 43°N 139.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 995 hPa | NE |
| 09-09 14:00 | 51°N 147°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 998 hPa | ENE |
| 09-10 08:00 | 53°N 156.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 990 hPa | E |
| 09-11 02:00 | 53.2°N 165°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 990 hPa | ENE |
| 09-11 20:00 | 54.2°N 170°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 992 hPa | ENE |
| 09-12 08:00 | 55°N 173°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 992 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 48 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1954 was Typhoon KATHY?
195415 is the historical identifier retained by the CMA for Typhoon KATHY, meaning the 15th typhoon of 1954, and KATHY was its international name. International storm numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies maintained separate numbering systems, so identifiers assigned by the JMA in Japan, the JTWC in the United States, and Chinese meteorological authorities to the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon KATHY 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 KATHY?
Typhoon KATHY peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 940 hPa.
Did Typhoon KATHY make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon KATHY did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon KATHY's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon KATHY's track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195415.
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