[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon Dot (No.197615, its historical number before 1981) was a 1976 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a severe tropical storm, with maximum winds of 30 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 989 hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its numbering was discontinued on 1976-08-24, and 31 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering note: The internationally standardized numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA in Japan, the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1976. The number 197615 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and Chinese meteorological agencies for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
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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Typhoon Dot at 1976-08-17 08:00 at 12.8°N, 140°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 30 m/s (~108 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 989hPa, recorded at 1976-08-20 20:00.
After 1976-08-24 20:00, Typhoon Dot gradually weakened and was stopped from being numbered at 20:00 on 1976-08-24. Its lifecycle contains 31 track points.
Typhoon Dot track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-17 08:00 | 12.8°N
140°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1008 hPa | - |
| 08-17 20:00 | 16.3°N
141.3°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1006 hPa | N |
| 08-18 08:00 | 19.5°N
139.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1006 hPa | NW |
| 08-18 20:00 | 21.1°N
137°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NW |
| 08-19 08:00 | 22.4°N
134.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
996 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 20:00 | 24°N
130.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
994 hPa | WNW |
| 08-20 08:00 | 25.6°N
128°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
993 hPa | WNW |
| 08-20 20:00 | 26.9°N
125.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
989 hPa | WNW |
| 08-21 08:00 | 28.1°N
123.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 08-21 20:00 | 30.2°N
122.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
995 hPa | NNW |
| 08-22 08:00 | 32.1°N
122.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 08-22 20:00 | 33.6°N
124.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | ENE |
| 08-23 08:00 | 35.5°N
129.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | ENE |
| 08-23 20:00 | 36.6°N
134.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1003 hPa | ENE |
| 08-24 08:00 | 36.4°N
138°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1006 hPa | ESE |
| 08-24 20:00 | 36°N
139°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1010 hPa | ESE |
Sampled rows shown; all 31 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon Dot in 1976?
Typhoon Dot's number 197615 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA, meaning the 15th tropical cyclone of 1976. Its international name was DOT. The internationally standardized numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, individual agencies assigned their own numbers, so the numbers used by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and Chinese meteorological agencies for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does Typhoon DOT'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 level of Typhoon Dot?
Typhoon Dot peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 30m/s, minimum central pressure 989 hPa.
Did Typhoon Dot make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon Dot did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon Dot's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon Dot, forecasts comparison from multiple meteorological agencies, wind radius coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/197615.
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