[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon FRAN (historical ID 195512, pre-1981 numbering) was a 1955 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 45 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 966 hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its final advisory was issued on 1955-07-24, and 23 track points were recorded throughout its lifespan.
Numbering note: International cyclone numbering for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by JMA (Japan), the Tokyo Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1955, so 195512 is the historical ID retained by the CMA. JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological authorities may have assigned different IDs to the same typhoon that year, making direct comparison impossible.
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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A complete review of Typhoon FRAN’s track
Typhoon FRAN at 1955-07-19 02:00 at 21°N, 132.5°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 45 m/s (~162 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 966hPa, recorded at 1955-07-20 02:00.
After 14:00 on 1955-07-24, Typhoon FRAN gradually weakened, and its final advisory was issued at 14:00 that day. Its full lifecycle was recorded with 23 track points.
Typhoon FRAN track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-19 02:00 | 21°N
132.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | - |
| 07-19 14:00 | 22.5°N
135°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
983 hPa | NE |
| 07-20 02:00 | 26.2°N
137.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
969 hPa | NNE |
| 07-20 14:00 | 30.3°N
139.4°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
977 hPa | NNE |
| 07-21 02:00 | 33.6°N
140.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
992 hPa | NNE |
| 07-21 14:00 | 36.1°N
144.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
994 hPa | ENE |
| 07-22 02:00 | 37.5°N
149°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
994 hPa | ENE |
| 07-22 14:00 | 38.8°N
154.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
998 hPa | ENE |
| 07-23 02:00 | 41°N
160°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | ENE |
| 07-23 14:00 | 42.3°N
166.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | E |
| 07-24 02:00 | 43.7°N
173.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | ENE |
| 07-24 14:00 | 47.5°N
180°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 23 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1955 was Typhoon FRAN?
FRAN's 195512 is the historical ID retained by the CMA, indicating the 12th typhoon of 1955. Its international name was FRAN. International cyclone numbering for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological authorities each used their own numbering systems, so the same typhoon may have had different IDs that cannot be directly matched.
Where does the track data for Typhoon FRAN 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 FRAN?
Typhoon FRAN peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 966 hPa.
Did Typhoon FRAN make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon FRAN did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon FRAN's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon FRAN’s track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle extents, and intensity trend. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195512.
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