[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon KIT (CMAcode19689008, not listed in that year’s code sequence) was a 1968 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity: severe typhoon, maximum wind: 50m/s, minimum central pressure: 960hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1968-11-06, and had 45 recorded track points throughout its lifetime.
Code explanation: 19689008 is the internal CMA code. This tropical cyclone appears in the CMA best-track record for China but was not included in the 1968 code sequence, so it did not occupy a 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 review of Typhoon KIT's track
Typhoon KIT at 1968-10-26 08:00 at 10°N, 166°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 50 m/s (~180 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 960hPa, recorded at 1968-11-04 02:00.
After 1968-11-06 08:00, Typhoon KIT gradually weakened and was final advisory at 08:00 on 1968-11-06. Its lifecycle was recorded with 45 track points.
Typhoon KIT track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 10-26 08:00 | 10°N
166°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | - |
| 10-27 02:00 | 10°N
164.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | W |
| 10-27 20:00 | 10°N
162.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | W |
| 10-28 14:00 | 9.6°N
159.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | WSW |
| 10-29 08:00 | 8.3°N
155.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | WSW |
| 10-30 02:00 | 7.9°N
152.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | W |
| 10-30 20:00 | 8°N
150.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1003 hPa | W |
| 10-31 14:00 | 8.5°N
148.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | WNW |
| 11-01 08:00 | 12.5°N
147.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
992 hPa | NNW |
| 11-02 02:00 | 14.7°N
146.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
992 hPa | NW |
| 11-02 20:00 | 16.4°N
146.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
977 hPa | N |
| 11-03 14:00 | 19.5°N
146.3°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
966 hPa | NNE |
| 11-04 08:00 | 24.2°N
147.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
960 hPa | N |
| 11-05 02:00 | 30.6°N
153.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
977 hPa | NE |
| 11-05 20:00 | 35.3°N
166.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | E |
| 11-06 08:00 | 34.4°N
176.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
988 hPa | E |
Sampled rows shown; all 45 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1968 was Typhoon KIT?
19689008 is the internal CMA code for Typhoon KIT. It was not included in the 1968 code sequence. The CMA (China) best-track record includes it, but it was not coded that year. Its international name was KIT.
Where does the track data for Typhoon KIT 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 strongest intensity reached by Typhoon KIT?
Typhoon KIT peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 50m/s, minimum central pressure 960 hPa.
Did Typhoon KIT make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon KIT did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon KIT's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon KIT, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19689008.
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