Full review of Typhoon Namtheun's track
Typhoon Namtheun at 2016-08-31 08:00 at 21°N, 123.3°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 950hPa, recorded at 2016-09-02 14:00.
At 00:00 on 2016-09-05, Typhoon Namtheun made landfall in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Kyushu Island, Japan.
After 08:00 on 2016-09-05, Typhoon Namtheun gradually weakened and was numbered off at 08:00 on 2016-09-05. Its lifecycle recorded 37 track points.
Track data table for Typhoon Namtheun
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-31 08:00 | 21°N 123.3°E | Tropical Depression | 13 m/s 1002 hPa | - |
| 08-31 20:00 | 22.1°N 125.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | NE |
| 09-01 08:00 | 23.8°N 127.6°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s 998 hPa | NE |
| 09-01 14:00 | 24.4°N 129°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s 992 hPa | ENE |
| 09-01 20:00 | 25°N 130.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s 985 hPa | NE |
| 09-02 02:00 | 25.7°N 130.7°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s 975 hPa | NE |
| 09-02 08:00 | 26.5°N 130.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 970 hPa | N |
| 09-02 14:00 | 27.1°N 130.8°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s 950 hPa | NNW |
| 09-02 20:00 | 27.7°N 130.8°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s 950 hPa | NNE |
| 09-03 02:00 | 28.5°N 130.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s 950 hPa | N |
| 09-03 08:00 | 29.3°N 130.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 42 m/s 955 hPa | NNW |
| 09-03 14:00 | 30°N 130.1°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s 965 hPa | NNW |
| 09-03 20:00 | 30.6°N 129.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 980 hPa | NW |
| 09-04 02:00 | 31.1°N 129.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 990 hPa | NNW |
| 09-04 08:00 | 31.5°N 129.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 990 hPa | N |
| 09-04 14:00 | 32°N 129.6°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s 992 hPa | N |
| 09-04 20:00 | 32.4°N 129.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 995 hPa | N |
| 09-05 02:00 | 33.1°N 129.9°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s 998 hPa | NNE |
| 09-05 08:00 | 33.9°N 130.3°E | Tropical Depression | 13 m/s 1002 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 37 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon Namtheun in 2016?
The international code for Typhoon Namtheun is 201612; it was the 12th typhoon of 2016, with the international name NAMTHEUN.
Where does the track data for Typhoon Namtheun 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 was the highest intensity level reached by Typhoon Namtheun?
Typhoon Namtheun peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 950 hPa.
Where did Typhoon Namtheun make landfall?
2016-09-05 00:00:00 in Japan Kyushu Island Nagasaki City Nagasaki County Landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Namtheun's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon Namtheun, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/201612.
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