Analysis of Typhoon Ellis track characteristics
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Ellis (198213) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“NW—N—NE”抛物线型Moving特征. formed初期 (8月17日至19日) , 系统在低纬度海域 (约8°N-10°N) 经历短暂的W折调整后, 迅速转为稳定的NW. 这一阶段系统穿越马里亚纳群岛以E海域, toward Philippines以E洋面逼近.
The key turning point occurred from August 24 to 25. As the system’s center moved near lat 23°, lng 133°, the westerlies shifted its motion from NW gradually to due N, and then toward NE. It subsequently accelerated toward higher latitudes, finally weakening and dissipating on August 30 in the southern high-latitude waters of the Sea of Okhotsk (52.6°N). Throughout its entire lifecycle, the system made no landfall and remained at sea. Its long offshore track reflected the combined influence of the subtropical high’s ridge position and mid-latitude flow ahead of a trough.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Ellis underwent remarkably rapid and dramatic changes in intensity. Beginning as a tropical depression on August 17 (10m/s, 1006hPa), the system completed explosive intensification in just 6 days. Especially from August 20 to 23, pressure fell sharply from 986hPa to 915hPa, while maximum wind increased from 25m/s to 65m/s, reaching super typhoon status. At its peak on August 23, the system recorded its minimum central pressure of 912hPa. This rapid intensification was supported by excellent thermal conditions and a favorable vertical wind shear environment.
However, as its latitude increased and sea-surface temperatures fell, the system weakened rapidly after August 24. It took only about one week to decline from its peak to a tropical depression before becoming an extratropical cyclone, with pressure rising to 996hPa and wind speed falling to 12m/s.
Compared with storms of the same name in other years, Ellis in 1982 was significantly more intense. The typhoon of the same name peaked at only severe typhoon status in 1979 (955hPa), while its 1989 counterpart reached only tropical storm status (992hPa). With an exceptionally low central pressure of 912hPa and maximum winds of 65m/s, Ellis in 1982 became the strongest and most destructive system in the naming sequence. The scale of energy released during its lifecycle far exceeded that of later storms with the same name.
Typhoon Ellis track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-17 08:00 | 9.5°N
153.5°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 08-18 02:00 | 8°N
151.8°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1005 hPa | WSW |
| 08-18 20:00 | 9°N
149°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1003 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 14:00 | 10°N
145°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | W |
| 08-20 08:00 | 11.6°N
142.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
986 hPa | NW |
| 08-21 02:00 | 13.3°N
139.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
977 hPa | NW |
| 08-21 20:00 | 15°N
137.8°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
959 hPa | NW |
| 08-22 14:00 | 16.7°N
136.2°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
931 hPa | NW |
| 08-23 08:00 | 19.2°N
135.1°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
915 hPa | NNW |
| 08-24 02:00 | 22.1°N
133.4°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
928 hPa | NW |
| 08-24 20:00 | 24.4°N
132.1°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
940 hPa | NNW |
| 08-25 14:00 | 27°N
130.8°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
946 hPa | NNW |
| 08-26 08:00 | 28.9°N
130.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
955 hPa | N |
| 08-27 02:00 | 31.8°N
131.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
955 hPa | NNE |
| 08-27 20:00 | 38.3°N
131.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
970 hPa | N |
| 08-28 14:00 | 44°N
130°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
980 hPa | N |
| 08-29 08:00 | 47.5°N
130°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
987 hPa | N |
| 08-30 02:00 | 50.8°N
134.9°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
992 hPa | NE |
| 08-30 08:00 | 52.6°N
137.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
996 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 53 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Ellis is the 1982 Typhoon.
Typhoon Ellis's international code is 198213, is 1982's 13th Typhoon, international name ELLIS.
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 Super Typhoon, max wind 65m/s, minimum central pressure 912 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 typhoon Ellis' Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/198213.
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