Typhoon Gordon Route Analysis
Path and Moving Characteristics
Typhoon Gordon (198908) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现稳定的WNW走 toward . formed初期 (7月11日至12日) , 系统在18.5°N附近维持近乎正W的Moving轨迹, 经度从148°E快速W移至139.9°E, 显示其受低纬E风气流引导显著. 7月13日后, 路径逐渐转为WNW direction, 纬度由17.8°N缓慢N抬至16.3°N, 随后在7月15日至16日期间出现明显的N折Trend, 纬度从16.6°N迅速攀升至18.5°N, 同时经度继续W进. 这一转 toward 过程伴随着Intensity的剧烈变化, 表明系统可能受到副热带高压脊线Position变动或中纬度槽前气流的影响. Go to S海N部后 (7月17日起) , Typhoon 维持NW toward Moving, 最终 at 7月19日在Guangxicoastal 附近减弱消散. 全生命周期内无Landfall记录, 主要活动区域集中在开阔洋面及近海海域.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Gordon's intensity evolution exhibited typical characteristics of rapid intensification, peak maintenance, and gradual weakening. Starting as a tropical depression on July 11 (12 m/s, 1006 hPa), the system rapidly intensified into a typhoon within 48 hours. It reached peak intensity at 20:00 on July 15, with central minimum pressure dropping to 920 hPa and maximum winds reaching 60 m/s, classified as a super typhoon. Notably, it maintained this high-intensity state for approximately 24 hours before steadily weakening from 08:00 on July 16, with pressure rising to 995 hPa and wind speeds decreasing to 15 m/s.
Compared to previous typhoons of the same name, Gordon in 1989 was significantly stronger. The 1985 Gordon was only a tropical storm (minimum pressure 995 hPa), and the 1979 Gordon was a severe tropical storm (minimum pressure 975 hPa). Even the relatively strong 1982 Gordon (severe typhoon, minimum pressure 945 hPa) had a peak pressure 25 hPa higher than that of the 1989 Gordon. Data indicates that the 1989 Gordon was the most intense typhoon named Gordon on record, featuring vigorous deep convection, a compact core structure, and powerful energy release.
Typhoon Gordon routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-11 08:00 | 18.5°N
148°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 07-11 20:00 | 18.5°N
145.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 07-12 08:00 | 18.4°N
143°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 07-12 20:00 | 18.1°N
139.9°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | W |
| 07-13 08:00 | 17.8°N
137.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | WSW |
| 07-13 20:00 | 16.9°N
134°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | WSW |
| 07-14 08:00 | 16.4°N
131.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | W |
| 07-14 20:00 | 16.3°N
128.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
955 hPa | W |
| 07-15 08:00 | 16.6°N
126.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
935 hPa | WNW |
| 07-15 20:00 | 17.5°N
124°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | WNW |
| 07-16 08:00 | 18.2°N
121.3°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
925 hPa | W |
| 07-16 20:00 | 18.5°N
119°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
935 hPa | WNW |
| 07-17 08:00 | 19.1°N
116.7°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
955 hPa | W |
| 07-17 20:00 | 20.4°N
114.9°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NW |
| 07-18 08:00 | 21.3°N
112.7°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | WNW |
| 07-18 20:00 | 21.9°N
110.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
980 hPa | WNW |
| 07-19 08:00 | 23.5°N
107.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 07-19 14:00 | 23.5°N
106.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
995 hPa | W |
Sampled rows shown; all 34 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Gordon was the 1989 Typhoon.
Typhoon Gordon's international code is 198908, is 1989 Typehoon number 8, international name GORDON.
Where does the track data for Typhoon Gordon come from?
Path. Data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speed refers to 2-min sustained wind speed. Track points at intermediate times are encrypted based on original operational positioning data, while wind speed and pressure are interpolated using best-track anchor points.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Gordon?
Typhoon Gordon peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 920 hPa.
Is there a typhoon Gordon Landfall?
According to records, Typhoon Gordon is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Gordon's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Gordon's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range and IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/198908.
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