[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon KATE (No.195526, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1955 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a super typhoon, with maximum winds of 65 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 931 hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its final advisory was issued on September 26, 1955, and 33 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering explanation: Uniform international numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA (Japan), a regional specialized meteorological center in East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1955. The number 195526 is a historical identifier used by the CMA; the numbers assigned that year by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Path. Data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speed refers to 2-min sustained wind speed. Track points at intermediate times are encrypted based on original operational positioning data, while wind speed and pressure are interpolated using best-track anchor points.
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Full Track Review of Typhoon KATE
Typhoon KATE at 1955-09-18 14:00 at 10.5°N, 143.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 65 m/s (~234 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 931hPa, recorded at 1955-09-23 02:00.
After 14:00 on 1955-09-26, Typhoon KATE gradually weakened and was decommissioned at 14:00 that day. Its lifecycle contains 33 track points.
Typhoon KATE Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-18 14:00 | 10.5°N
143.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 09-19 02:00 | 12°N
140.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | NW |
| 09-19 14:00 | 13.7°N
138°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-20 02:00 | 14.8°N
135.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-20 14:00 | 15.7°N
132.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1001 hPa | WNW |
| 09-21 02:00 | 16.1°N
131.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 09-21 14:00 | 16.3°N
129.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
988 hPa | W |
| 09-22 02:00 | 16.6°N
127.6°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
973 hPa | W |
| 09-22 14:00 | 16.8°N
125.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
961 hPa | W |
| 09-23 02:00 | 17.1°N
124°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
940 hPa | WNW |
| 09-23 14:00 | 17.6°N
121.6°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
939 hPa | WNW |
| 09-24 02:00 | 17.6°N
118.8°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
950 hPa | W |
| 09-24 14:00 | 17.6°N
116°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
955 hPa | W |
| 09-25 02:00 | 18.2°N
112.8°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
958 hPa | WNW |
| 09-25 14:00 | 19.5°N
110.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
958 hPa | WNW |
| 09-26 02:00 | 20.3°N
108.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | WNW |
| 09-26 14:00 | 20.9°N
105.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
Sampled rows shown; all 33 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon KATE in 1955?
Typhoon KATE’s number 195526 is a historical identifier used by the CMA (the 26th typhoon of 1955); its international name was KATE. Uniform international numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies numbered typhoons separately, so the numbers assigned by the JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (USA), and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon KATE come from?
Path. Data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speed refers to 2-min sustained wind speed. Track points at intermediate times are encrypted based on original operational positioning data, while wind speed and pressure are interpolated using best-track anchor points.
What was the peak intensity level of Typhoon KATE?
Typhoon KATE peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 65m/s, minimum central pressure 931 hPa.
Did Typhoon KATE make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon KATE did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon KATE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon KATE, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195526.
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