[Quick Archive Overview]Unnamed Typhoon (CMAcode19789002, not included in that year's code sequence) was a 1978 Northwest Pacific typhoon; its peak intensity was tropical storm, with maximum winds of 20m/s and a minimum central pressure of 998hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was de-numbered on 1978-08-20. A total of 11 track points were recorded throughout its duration.
Code explanation: 19789002 is CMA's internal code for this tropical cyclone. It appears in the CMA's best-track archive for China but was not included in the 1978 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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Typhoon Unnamed Route
At 08:00 on 1978-08-18, Unnamed Typhoon was located at 21.8°N, 149°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: tropical depression.
It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 20 m/s (~72 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 998hPa, recorded at 1978-08-19 14:00.
After 20:00 on 1978-08-20, Unnamed Typhoon gradually weakened and was numbered off at 20:00 on 1978-08-20. Its lifecycle included 11 recorded track points.
Typhoon Unnamed Route Database
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-18 08:00 | 21.8°N
149°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 08-18 14:00 | 22.8°N
147.1°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 08-18 20:00 | 23.8°N
144.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 02:00 | 24.8°N
142.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 08:00 | 25.7°N
141.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 14:00 | 26.7°N
139.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 20:00 | 27.4°N
137.3°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 08-20 02:00 | 29.1°N
135.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | NW |
| 08-20 08:00 | 30.8°N
134.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | NNW |
| 08-20 14:00 | 32.6°N
134.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | NNW |
| 08-20 20:00 | 34.5°N
134.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | NNE |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1978 was Unnamed Typhoon?
The unnamed Typhoon 19789002 was assigned this internal code by the CMA. It was not included in the 1978 code sequence, although it is recorded in the CMA (China) best-track archive.
Where does the track data for the unnamed typhoon come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What level has the unnamed Typhoon reached?
The unnamed typhoon reached peak intensity as a tropical storm, with maximum winds of 20 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 998 hPa.
Typhoon hasn't been named Landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon is not named and is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history of Unnamed Typhoon, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19789002.
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