Typhoon Saola trajectory analysis
Path and Moving Characteristics
Typhoon Saola (202309) 的生命史长达10天, 整体路径呈现典型的“W行—NW行—W折”复杂轨迹. formed初期 (8月24日至25日) , 系统在Philippines以E洋面稳定 toward WMoving, 纬度维持在19.5°N至19.8°N之间. 随后受环境流场影响, 路径出现显著S折, at 8月27日到达最低纬度16.8°N, 随后转为NW并逐渐靠近Taiwan海峡S部及巴士海峡区域.
It is worth noting that during the period August 30 to September 1, Typhoon under Super TyphoonIntensity, the path took a critical turn, from NW toward to W direction, straight to Pearl River Gate E, coastal . This stage Moving speed was relatively slow, providing favorable conditions for the continued maintenance of Intensity. finally, the system at 3:30 a.m. on September 2 in Guangdong Zhuhai CityS coastal Landfall, Landfall after rapid toward W deep inland, intensity drastically declined, until September 3 at 14 weakened into Tropical Depression, ending its history.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Saola的Intensity演变具有“快速增强, 长期维持, 近岸减弱”的显著特征. 从8月24日的Tropical Depression (15m/s, 1004hPa) 起步, 系统在48h内迅速 intensified into Severe Tropical Storm, 并 at 8月27日首次达到Super Typhoon级别 (55m/s, 930hPa) . 此后, 尽管经历小幅波动, 但其核心Intensity始终保持在高位, at 8月30日16时达到巅峰状态, 中心最低气压降至915hPa, max wind 达62m/s.
Especially rarely, within 48 hours before the Landfall (August 31 to September 1), Saola stillins the Super Typhoon level (wind speed 55-58m/s), showing extremely strong structural stability.
In 2017 Saola peaked only at Typhoon level (975hPa), in 2012 and 2005 Saola peaked at Severe Typhoon level (both 950hPa).
Typhoon Saola routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-23 08:00 | 19°N
126.3°E | Tropical Depression | 13 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 08-24 20:00 | 20.2°N
124.3°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | WSW |
| 08-25 20:00 | 19.5°N
123.6°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
965 hPa | SSW |
| 08-26 20:00 | 17.6°N
123.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | SSW |
| 08-27 20:00 | 16.2°N
123.2°E | Super Typhoon | 52 m/s
935 hPa | SSE |
| 08-28 20:00 | 17.9°N
124.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 48 m/s
945 hPa | N |
| 08-29 20:00 | 19.3°N
122.7°E | Super Typhoon | 58 m/s
925 hPa | NW |
| 08-30 08:00 | 20.1°N
121.1°E | Super Typhoon | 62 m/s
915 hPa | W |
| 08-30 16:00 | 20.5°N
120.2°E | Super Typhoon | 62 m/s
915 hPa | W |
| 08-31 00:00 | 20.9°N
119°E | Super Typhoon | 62 m/s
915 hPa | W |
| 08-31 08:00 | 21°N
118.2°E | Super Typhoon | 62 m/s
915 hPa | WNW |
| 08-31 16:00 | 21.27°N
117.7°E | Super Typhoon | 61 m/s
918 hPa | N |
| 09-01 00:00 | 21.53°N
117°E | Super Typhoon | 58 m/s
925 hPa | WNW |
| 09-01 08:00 | 21.8°N
116.2°E | Super Typhoon | 58 m/s
925 hPa | WNW |
| 09-01 16:00 | 22°N
115.2°E | Super Typhoon | 56 m/s
928 hPa | W |
| 09-02 00:00 | 21.93°N
113.9°E | Severe Typhoon | 47 m/s
945 hPa | W |
| 09-02 08:00 | 21.7°N
112.7°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
975 hPa | W |
| 09-02 16:00 | 21.77°N
111.5°E | Tropical Storm | 22 m/s
993 hPa | WSW |
| 09-03 00:00 | 21.33°N
110.5°E | Tropical Storm | 17 m/s
998 hPa | SW |
| 09-03 08:00 | 21.1°N
109.6°E | Tropical Storm | 17 m/s
998 hPa | WSW |
| 09-04 08:00 | 19.9°N
109.1°E | Tropical Depression | 13 m/s
1000 hPa | S |
Sampled rows shown; all 160 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Is Saola the next Typhoon in 2023?
Typhoon Saola has international code 202309. It was the ninth typhoon of 2023, with the international name SAOLA.
Where does Typhoon Saola's track data 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 most powerful typhoon Saola?
Typhoon Saola peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 62m/s, minimum central pressure 915 hPa.
Where is Typhoon Saola Landfall?
2023-09-02 03:30:00 in GuangdongZhuhai CityS section coastal Landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Saola's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Saola's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/202309.
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