Analysis of Typhoon Vera
Track and Turning Characteristics
Typhoon Vera (198615) 的生命周期长达18天, 整体路径呈现显著的“抛物线”型特征, 主要活动区域集中在Northwest Pacific洋面. formed初期 (8月13日至15日) , 系统在17°N-18°N, 129°E-131°E附近徘徊, Moving缓慢且 direction不定, 表现为典型的Tropical Depression扰动特征. 随后, 系统逐渐 toward NE, at 8月18日至21日期间抵达140°E以E海域.
A key turning point in the track occurred around August 22. At that time, the typhoon was located near 22.1°N, 145.4°E, reaching the easternmost point of its lifecycle. Subsequently, influenced by the steering flow of the westerlies, the track shifted significantly from northeastward to northwestward, and then gradually turned northward and northeastward. This large-scale counter-clockwise recurvature kept the system over the open ocean for an extended period, avoiding direct landfall impacts. Finally, the system weakened and dissipated in high-latitude waters at 50.1°N on August 31, completing its evolution from a low-latitude tropical system to a high-latitude extratropical cyclone.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
在Intensity变化方面, Vera经历了典型的“缓慢增强-爆发式加强-持续减弱”过程. 8月16日升级为Severe Tropical Storm后, intensity 维持相对稳定. Go to 8月下旬, 随着环境条件改善, 系统迅速增强, at 8月21日发展为Typhoon (40m/s) , 并在次日 (8月22日) 急剧爆发为Super Typhoon, 中心最低气压降至930hPa, max wind 达60m/s, 达到巅峰状态.
After peaking, the intensity began to fluctuate and decline. From August 24 to 27, although the central pressure rose to 944–955 hPa, the system maintained Severe Typhoon to Typhoon status. After August 28, as the latitude increased above 37.4°N, the system rapidly weakened into a Severe Tropical Storm and eventually transitioned into an extratropical cyclone during its northward movement.
Compared with previous typhoons of the same name, Typhoon Vera in 1986 exhibited exceptional intensity. Its peak central pressure (923 hPa) and maximum sustained wind speed (60 m/s) far exceeded those of Vera in 1989 (980 hPa, Severe Tropical Storm) and Vera in 1983 (967 hPa, Typhoon). Even compared to Vera in 1977 (925 hPa) and Vera in 1979 (915 hPa), which also reached Super Typhoon status, the intensity of Vera in 1986 was of a similar magnitude, ranking it among the strongest Veras on record and demonstrating its powerful energy release.
Typhoon Vera routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-13 20:00 | 17°N
131°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | - |
| 08-14 20:00 | 18°N
130°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
995 hPa | W |
| 08-15 20:00 | 17.5°N
128°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | WSW |
| 08-16 20:00 | 17.6°N
130.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | E |
| 08-17 20:00 | 20.3°N
135.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-18 20:00 | 23.5°N
137.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | NNE |
| 08-19 20:00 | 22.6°N
139.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
980 hPa | E |
| 08-20 20:00 | 21.5°N
142.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
962 hPa | ENE |
| 08-21 20:00 | 21.8°N
144.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
944 hPa | ENE |
| 08-22 20:00 | 22.1°N
145.4°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
930 hPa | W |
| 08-23 20:00 | 22.3°N
142.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
946 hPa | W |
| 08-24 20:00 | 23.3°N
136.9°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
943 hPa | W |
| 08-25 20:00 | 25.2°N
130.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
948 hPa | WNW |
| 08-26 20:00 | 27.2°N
125.3°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
952 hPa | WNW |
| 08-27 20:00 | 30.8°N
124.2°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | N |
| 08-28 20:00 | 37.4°N
126.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
975 hPa | NNE |
| 08-29 20:00 | 42°N
131.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
985 hPa | NNE |
| 08-30 20:00 | 47.5°N
136°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 08-31 14:00 | 50.1°N
135.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1000 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 72 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Vera is the 1986 Typhoon.
Typhoon Vera's international code is 198615, is the 15th Typhoon of 1986, international name VERA.
Where does the track data for Typhoon Vera 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 Vera?
Typhoon Vera peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 923 hPa.
Is the Typhoon VeraLandfall?
According to records, the Typhoon Vera is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Vera's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Vera's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, windshield range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/198615.
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