[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon BILLIE (CMAcode19619004, not included in that year's code sequence) was a 1961 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity: Typhoon, max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 970hPa, did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1961-10-30, and recorded 47 track points throughout its duration.
Code explanation: 19619004 is the internal CMA code. This tropical cyclone is recorded in the China Meteorological Administration best-track dataset, but was not included in the 1961 code sequence, so it does not occupy a sequence number that year.
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 BILLIE’s track
Typhoon BILLIE at 1961-10-18 14:00 at 8.4°N, 159.3°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 970hPa, recorded at 1961-10-27 14:00.
After 1961-10-30 02:00, Typhoon BILLIE gradually weakened and was stopped on 1961-10-30 02:00. Its lifecycle included 47 track points.
Typhoon BILLIE track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
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| 10-18 14:00 | 8.4°N 159.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1006 hPa | - |
| 10-19 08:00 | 9.3°N 156°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1004 hPa | W |
| 10-20 02:00 | 8.6°N 150.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1002 hPa | W |
| 10-20 20:00 | 9°N 147.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
| 10-21 14:00 | 9.3°N 146.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
| 10-22 08:00 | 9.6°N 145.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | WNW |
| 10-23 02:00 | 9.9°N 144.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 998 hPa | WNW |
| 10-23 20:00 | 11.3°N 142.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 994 hPa | NW |
| 10-24 14:00 | 13.3°N 141.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 988 hPa | NNW |
| 10-25 08:00 | 16.2°N 141.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 983 hPa | N |
| 10-26 02:00 | 19.3°N 142.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 974 hPa | N |
| 10-26 20:00 | 22.5°N 143.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 971 hPa | N |
| 10-27 14:00 | 26.5°N 143.6°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 970 hPa | NNE |
| 10-28 08:00 | 31.8°N 144.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 975 hPa | N |
| 10-29 02:00 | 40°N 148.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 975 hPa | NNE |
| 10-29 20:00 | 50°N 154°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 972 hPa | NNE |
| 10-30 02:00 | 53.3°N 157°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 972 hPa | NNE |
Sampled rows shown; all 47 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1961 was Typhoon BILLIE?
19619004 was the internal code assigned to Typhoon BILLIE by the CMA. It was not included in the 1961 code sequence. It is recorded in the CMA (China) best-track dataset, but was not coded that year. Its international name was BILLIE.
Where does the track data for Typhoon BILLIE 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 BILLIE?
Typhoon BILLIE peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 970 hPa.
Did Typhoon BILLIE make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon BILLIE did not make landfall on China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon BILLIE's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon BILLIE's track history, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19619004.
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