Typhoon Ellis (197905) track archive

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[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon Ellis (No.197905, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1979 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 45m/s and a minimum central pressure of 955hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was decommissioned on 1979-07-07. A total of 37 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.

Numbering note: International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA (Japan), the regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1979. The identifier 197905 is the historical number retained by the CMA. In that year, the JMA (Japan), the USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China's meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon, so their numbers 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 Ellis at 1979-06-28 08:00 at 11.5°N, 135°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.

It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 45 m/s (~162 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 955hPa, recorded at 1979-07-03 08:00.

After 08:00 on July 7, 1979, Typhoon Ellis gradually weakened and was stopped being numbered at 08:00 that day. Its lifecycle contains 37 track points.

Typhoon Ellis track data table

Time	Position	Intensity	Wind · Pressure	Move toward
06-28 08:00	11.5°N 135°E	Tropical Depression	9 m/s 1008 hPa	-
06-28 20:00	11°N 134°E	Tropical Depression	10 m/s 1006 hPa	WSW
06-29 08:00	11°N 133.5°E	Tropical Depression	10 m/s 1006 hPa	W
06-29 20:00	11.5°N 132.5°E	Tropical Depression	10 m/s 1005 hPa	NW
06-30 08:00	12.5°N 132.6°E	Tropical Depression	12 m/s 1003 hPa	N
06-30 20:00	13.2°N 132.5°E	Tropical Depression	15 m/s 1002 hPa	NNW
07-01 08:00	13.5°N 132°E	Tropical Depression	15 m/s 1000 hPa	WNW
07-01 20:00	13.6°N 130.8°E	Tropical Storm	20 m/s 996 hPa	W
07-02 08:00	14.1°N 128.7°E	Severe Tropical Storm	25 m/s 985 hPa	WNW
07-02 20:00	15°N 126.8°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s 975 hPa	WNW
07-03 08:00	16°N 125°E	Severe Typhoon	45 m/s 955 hPa	WNW
07-03 20:00	17.6°N 123.4°E	Severe Typhoon	45 m/s 960 hPa	NW
07-04 08:00	19°N 121.3°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 970 hPa	WNW
07-04 20:00	19.8°N 119.3°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 975 hPa	WNW
07-05 08:00	20.3°N 116.5°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s 980 hPa	WNW
07-05 20:00	20.6°N 114°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s 985 hPa	W
07-06 08:00	21.3°N 111.7°E	Tropical Storm	20 m/s 992 hPa	WNW
07-06 20:00	21°N 108.6°E	Tropical Depression	9 m/s 998 hPa	W
07-07 08:00	21.3°N 106.6°E	Tropical Depression	9 m/s 1002 hPa	W

Sampled rows shown; all 37 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

FAQ

Which number typhoon of 1979 was Typhoon Ellis?

Ellis's identifier 197905 is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning the fifth typhoon of 1979, while its international name was ELLIS. International typhoon numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies such as the JMA (Japan), the USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China's meteorological authorities assigned their own numbers to the same typhoon, so the numbers cannot be compared directly.

Where did the track data for Typhoon Ellis 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 highest category reached by Typhoon Ellis?

Typhoon Ellis peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 955 hPa.

Did Typhoon Ellis make landfall?

According to records, Typhoon Ellis did not make landfall on China's coast.

Where can I view typhoon Ellis's live track map?

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for typhoon Ellis, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/197905.

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