[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon RITA (CMAcode19669008, not included in that year's code sequence) was a 1966 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity: typhoon, maximum wind: 40 m/s, minimum central pressure: 976 hPa, no landfall in China, discontinued on 1966-08-12, with 41 track points recorded throughout its lifespan.
Code explanation: 19669008 is the CMA's internal code. This tropical cyclone is recorded in the China Meteorological Administration's best-track dataset, but it was not included in the 1966 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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Full track history of Typhoon RITA
Typhoon RITA at 1966-08-02 08:00 at 15°N, 147°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 976hPa, recorded at 1966-08-05 14:00.
After 1966-08-12 08:00, Typhoon RITA gradually weakened and was numbered off at 08:00 on 1966-08-12; its lifetime was recorded with 41 track points.
Typhoon RITA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-02 08:00 | 15°N
147°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1007 hPa | - |
| 08-02 20:00 | 15.8°N
145.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1005 hPa | NW |
| 08-03 08:00 | 17.2°N
144.2°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1000 hPa | NW |
| 08-03 20:00 | 18.7°N
143.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | NNW |
| 08-04 08:00 | 20.5°N
143.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
993 hPa | NNE |
| 08-04 20:00 | 22.2°N
143.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
988 hPa | NNW |
| 08-05 08:00 | 23.8°N
143.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
981 hPa | N |
| 08-05 20:00 | 26°N
143.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
977 hPa | NNE |
| 08-06 08:00 | 27.8°N
144.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
977 hPa | NNE |
| 08-06 20:00 | 30.2°N
146.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
978 hPa | NNE |
| 08-07 08:00 | 31.2°N
145.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | N |
| 08-07 20:00 | 32.3°N
146.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
981 hPa | NNE |
| 08-08 08:00 | 33.4°N
147.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | NNE |
| 08-08 20:00 | 34.4°N
148.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
987 hPa | NE |
| 08-09 08:00 | 35.4°N
149.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
988 hPa | NE |
| 08-09 20:00 | 36.8°N
152°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-10 08:00 | 37.9°N
155.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 08-10 20:00 | 38.5°N
158.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 08-11 08:00 | 39°N
163°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | E |
| 08-11 20:00 | 40°N
170°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | ENE |
| 08-12 08:00 | 42.8°N
178.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 41 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1966 was Typhoon RITA?
19669008 is the CMA's internal code for Typhoon RITA. It was not included in the 1966 code sequence. It is recorded in the CMA (China) best-track dataset, but was not assigned an official code that year. Its international name was RITA.
Where does Typhoon RITA's track data 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 RITA?
Typhoon RITA peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 976 hPa.
Did Typhoon RITA make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon RITA did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon RITA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon RITA’s track history, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19669008.
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