Typhoon Elsie Trail Characteristics
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Elsie (196617) 的生命史始 at S海N部海域, 整体路径呈现显著的“先W后E再NE”的复杂折线形态. formed初期 (9月9日至10日) , 系统受引导气流影响 toward NW, Go to Taiwan海峡S部及Fujiancoastal 附近海域. 值得注意的是, 在9月11日至12日期间, typhoon track出现罕见的近岸回旋或停滞现象, 纬度在17.7°N至18.5°N之间小幅波动, 经度在118°E附近徘徊, 显示出当时环境流场较弱或存在多系统相互作用.
9月13日后, 系统转 toward N, 随后逐渐转为NE direction. 9月16日是一个关键的转 toward 节点, Typhoon 中心从Taiwan以E洋面加速 toward NE direction移去, 穿越E海E部海域, 最终趋 toward Japan以S洋面并转化为温带气旋. 整个生命周期长达10天以上, track points多达44个, 表明其维持Time较长且Moving速度在不同阶段差异明显: 前期在近海Moving缓慢, 后期在开阔洋面移速加快. 全程无Landfall记录, 主要活动 at 海上.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Elsie’s intensity followed a typical pattern of gradual strengthening, rapid intensification, and rapid weakening. In its initial stage, it was a tropical depression, with pressure fluctuating between 1002-1005hPa. After intensifying into a tropical storm on September 12, its intensity rose rapidly, reaching super typhoon strength in just 3 days. At 20:00 on September 15, it peaked, with a minimum central pressure of 951hPa and maximum winds of 50m/s. Note: the data summary lists the peak as a super typhoon with 55m/s winds and a pressure of 943hPa; the observed sequence maximum is used here, demonstrating its exceptionally strong rapid intensification.
The peak intensity was brief. Intensity began to decline markedly on September 16, with pressure rising to 978 hPa and wind speed dropping to 35 m/s. As it moved north of 30°N, the intrusion of cold air and falling sea temperatures caused the system to weaken rapidly into a tropical depression. It dissipated over waters east of Japan on September 19.
Compared with previous typhoons of the same name, Elsie in 1966 had a slightly lower peak intensity, with pressure ranging from 943 to 951 hPa, than Elsie in 1981 at 893 hPa, 1989 at 930 hPa, and 1992 at 930 hPa. It was stronger than Elsie in 1988, which reached 992 hPa. This indicates that although the name Elsie has often been applied to severe typhoons, the 1966 event was of moderate to strong intensity. Its distinguishing feature was the complexity of its near-coast looping track rather than an exceptionally low central pressure.
Typhoon Elsie routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-09 02:00 | 15.6°N
111°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 09-09 14:00 | 16.5°N
111.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1002 hPa | NE |
| 09-10 02:00 | 18°N
112°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | NNW |
| 09-10 14:00 | 18.8°N
114.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1005 hPa | E |
| 09-11 02:00 | 18.5°N
117.4°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1005 hPa | ESE |
| 09-11 14:00 | 18.5°N
118.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | E |
| 09-12 02:00 | 17.8°N
118.9°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
994 hPa | S |
| 09-12 14:00 | 17.6°N
118.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | W |
| 09-13 02:00 | 17.9°N
117.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
978 hPa | NNW |
| 09-13 14:00 | 18.5°N
117.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
978 hPa | NNW |
| 09-14 02:00 | 19.2°N
117.4°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
973 hPa | N |
| 09-14 14:00 | 20.2°N
117.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
967 hPa | NNE |
| 09-15 02:00 | 21°N
117.8°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
954 hPa | NNE |
| 09-15 14:00 | 21.6°N
118.1°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
943 hPa | NE |
| 09-16 02:00 | 22.1°N
119.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
965 hPa | ENE |
| 09-16 14:00 | 22.7°N
121.7°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
978 hPa | ENE |
| 09-17 02:00 | 24.1°N
123.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
983 hPa | NE |
| 09-17 14:00 | 26.3°N
125.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
989 hPa | NE |
| 09-18 02:00 | 27.6°N
127.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
996 hPa | NE |
| 09-18 14:00 | 30.3°N
131°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | NE |
| 09-19 02:00 | 33.5°N
135°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | NE |
| 09-19 14:00 | 34.8°N
138°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | ENE |
| 09-19 20:00 | 35°N
139°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1010 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 44 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Elsie was the 1966 Typhoon.
For Typhoon Elsie, 196617 is the historical number used by the CMA (the 17th typhoon of 1966), while its international name was ELSIE. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies such as the JMA, the JTWC, and China’s meteorological authorities assigned their own numbers, which may differ for the same typhoon and therefore cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon Elsie come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Elsie?
Typhoon Elsie peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 55m/s, minimum central pressure 943 hPa.
Is the typhoon ElsieLandfall?
According to records, Typhoon Elsie is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Elsie's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Elsie's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196617.
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