Typhoon Ellen (198002) Track Archive

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[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon Ellen (No.198002, a historical identifier from before 1981) was a 1980 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 50 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 933 hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was numbered off on May 24, 1980. A total of 50 track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.

Numbering note: The international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific was introduced by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the regional specialized meteorological center for East Asia, in 1981. This system did not exist in 1980. The identifier 198002 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA. The JMA, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), and China's meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon that year, so the 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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Characteristics of Typhoon Ellen

Track and Turning Characteristics

Typhoon Ellen (198002) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific低纬度海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“NW行—N转—NE移”抛物线形态. formed初期 (5月12日至15日) , 系统自7°N, 146°E附近 toward NW direction稳定Moving, 纬度逐渐N抬至10.4°N, 经度W进至142.1°E. 5月16日至18日期间, 路径出现显著转折, Moving direction由NW转为近乎正N, 随后在19日进一步偏 toward NE, 经度开始E退 (从137.6°E移至135.7°E) . 这一转 toward 过程表明副热带高压脊线可能发生了断裂或E退, 引导气流发生根本性改变. Go to 中高纬度后 (5月21日起) , Typhoon 加速 toward NE, 横跨国际日期变更线附近海域, 最终 at 5月24日在49.5°N, 175°E附近减弱消散. 全生命周期长达12天以上, 路径跨度极大, 未对land造成直接Landfall影响.

Intensity evolution and historical comparison

Ellen's intensity evolved through three stages: rapid intensification, a sustained peak, and gradual weakening. Beginning as a tropical depression on May 12, with winds of 15 m/s and a central pressure of 1002 hPa, the system rapidly intensified into a typhoon within 48 hours and reached severe typhoon strength on May 16, with the central pressure falling to 940 hPa and maximum winds reaching 50 m/s. Notably, Ellen maintained peak wind speeds of 50 m/s for four consecutive days from May 16 to 19, while its minimum central pressure reached an extreme low of 933 hPa on May 17, indicating exceptional structural stability. After May 20, as the system moved north of 24°N, its intensity began declining in stages due to cold sea waters and vertical wind shear. However, it retained tropical storm strength until the end of its lifecycle.

Compared with previous typhoons bearing the same name, Ellen in 1980 had a significantly higher peak intensity, with a central pressure of 933 hPa and maximum winds of 50 m/s, than Ellen in 1986, which reached 960 hPa, and Ellen in 1976, which reached 985 hPa. It was slightly weaker than Ellen in 1973, which reached 943 hPa. Although the higher central pressure associated with the 1973 storm does not directly indicate its wind speed without reference to the specific classification criteria, lower central pressure generally corresponds to greater intensity, meaning Ellen in 1980 was stronger by this measure. The 1980 storm most closely resembled the super typhoon Ellen of 1983, which reached 928 hPa. This history indicates that the name Ellen has repeatedly been assigned to powerful typhoon systems, and the 1980 event was one of the most formidable severe typhoons among them.

Typhoon Ellen routes

Time	Position	Intensity	Wind · Pressure	Move toward
05-12 14:00	7°N 146°E	Tropical Depression	15 m/s 1002 hPa	-
05-13 08:00	7.1°N 144.6°E	Tropical Depression	15 m/s 1000 hPa	WNW
05-14 02:00	7.8°N 143.6°E	Tropical Storm	20 m/s 994 hPa	NW
05-14 20:00	8.7°N 142.5°E	Severe Tropical Storm	25 m/s 985 hPa	NW
05-15 14:00	10.4°N 142.1°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 968 hPa	N
05-16 08:00	12°N 141.5°E	Severe Typhoon	50 m/s 933 hPa	NW
05-17 02:00	12.9°N 141.5°E	Severe Typhoon	50 m/s 935 hPa	NE
05-17 20:00	14.4°N 141.2°E	Severe Typhoon	50 m/s 936 hPa	N
05-18 14:00	16.2°N 140°E	Severe Typhoon	50 m/s 940 hPa	NNW
05-19 08:00	18.2°N 138.1°E	Severe Typhoon	50 m/s 950 hPa	NNW
05-20 02:00	21.3°N 136.8°E	Severe Typhoon	45 m/s 965 hPa	NNW
05-20 20:00	25.8°N 135.8°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 974 hPa	N
05-21 14:00	31.5°N 139.2°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 980 hPa	NE
05-22 08:00	38.1°N 145.9°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s 980 hPa	NE
05-23 02:00	43.8°N 154°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 976 hPa	NE
05-23 20:00	48.5°N 163.5°E	Typhoon	35 m/s 972 hPa	NE
05-24 14:00	49.3°N 171.5°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s 980 hPa	E
05-24 20:00	49.5°N 175°E	Severe Tropical Storm	30 m/s 980 hPa	E

Sampled rows shown; all 50 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

FAQ

Typhoon Ellen was the 1980s Typhoon.

Typhoon Ellen's identifier 198002 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA, meaning No. 2 of 1980. Its international name was ELLEN. The international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before that, each agency used its own numbering. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), and China's meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon, so the numbers cannot be compared directly.

Where does the track data for Typhoon Ellen come from?

Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Ellen?

Typhoon Ellen peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 50m/s, minimum central pressure 933 hPa.

Is there a typhoon EllenLandfall?

According to records, Typhoon Ellen is not in our coastal landfall.

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Ellen's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, windshield range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/198002.

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