Analysis of Typhoon Krathon Track Characteristics
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Krathon (202418) began its life cycle at 05:00 on September 27, 2024, at 21.3°N, 126.7°, initially moving southwest. From September 27 to 28, it followed a pronounced west-southwest track, moving from 21.3°N to 18.8°N. From September 29, it turned sharply northwest and gradually approached the southern waters of the Taiwan Strait. Throughout its journey, its center moved from a low-latitude area with warm sea temperatures toward a higher-latitude region. At 13:00 on October 3, it made landfall along the coast of Linyuan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. After landfall, terrain friction and the surrounding environment significantly slowed its movement, with the center shifting only slightly between 02:00 on October 4 and the preceding advisory. It eventually weakened and dissipated near 22.7°. Its overall track followed a complex pattern of first moving southwest, then northwest, and finally north, with the curvature changing as it approached land.
Intensity Evolution and Peak Status
Krathon的Intensity演变经历了快速增强, 巅峰维持及迅速减弱三个阶段. 从9月27日的Tropical Depression (15m/s, 1002hPa) 发展至9月29日的Typhoon 级 (38m/s, 965hPa) , 仅用时约两天半. 随后Go to 爆发式增强期, 9月30日08:00已达Super Typhoon级别 (52m/s, 935hPa) . 10月1日04:00至14:00期间, Typhoon 达到生命史巅峰, 中心最低气压降至920hPa, max wind 维持在60m/s, 并在此高Intensity状态下稳定维持至少10h. 然而, 自10月2日00:00起, intensity 开始明显下滑, wind speed由50m/s逐步降至45m/s, 气压回升至950hPa. Landfall前后, 结构进一步破坏, 10月3日16:00wind speed降至35m/s, 至10月4日02:00已 weakened into Tropical Depression (15m/s, 1000hPa) , 表明其Landfall后能量耗散极快.
Historical Intensity Comparison
As the 18th typhoon of 2024, Krathon joined the ranks of Super Typhoons with a minimum central pressure of 920 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 60 m/s. Compared to historical typhoons named Krathon or those with similar codes, this event exhibited an extremely high intensity peak and a prolonged duration at Super Typhoon strength. Its core region featured extremely low pressure, indicating deep convective activity and a compact core structure, making it a representative case of a severe typhoon during the 2024 autumn typhoon season.
Typhoon Krathon Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-26 20:00 | 21.8°N
127.3°E | Tropical Depression | 13 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 09-27 17:00 | 20.2°N
126.25°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | SSW |
| 09-28 11:00 | 18.95°N
125.95°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
996 hPa | ENE |
| 09-29 05:00 | 18.7°N
124.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
978 hPa | WNW |
| 09-29 23:00 | 19.8°N
122.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 48 m/s
942 hPa | W |
| 09-30 06:00 | 19.97°N
122.1°E | Super Typhoon | 52 m/s
935 hPa | WNW |
| 09-30 12:00 | 20.33°N
121.57°E | Super Typhoon | 54 m/s
932 hPa | NW |
| 09-30 18:00 | 20.5°N
120.57°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | W |
| 10-01 00:00 | 20.53°N
120.13°E | Super Typhoon | 58 m/s
923 hPa | NW |
| 10-01 06:00 | 20.5°N
119.8°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | N |
| 10-01 12:00 | 20.67°N
119.5°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | N |
| 10-01 18:00 | 21.03°N
119.43°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | NNW |
| 10-02 00:00 | 21.37°N
119.27°E | Super Typhoon | 51 m/s
938 hPa | NE |
| 10-02 06:00 | 21.5°N
119.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 49 m/s
943 hPa | N |
| 10-02 12:00 | 21.8°N
119.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 48 m/s
945 hPa | N |
| 10-02 18:00 | 22°N
119.5°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
948 hPa | N |
| 10-03 00:00 | 22.1°N
119.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
953 hPa | N |
| 10-03 06:00 | 22.2°N
120°E | Typhoon | 39 m/s
962 hPa | E |
| 10-03 12:00 | 22.4°N
120.3°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
965 hPa | E |
| 10-03 18:00 | 22.7°N
120.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 29 m/s
978 hPa | N |
| 10-04 00:00 | 22.7°N
120.6°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 10-04 02:00 | 22.7°N
120.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
Sampled rows shown; all 123 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon of 2024 was Typhoon Krathon?
The international code for Typhoon Krathon is 202418. It was the 18th typhoon of 2024, with the international name KRATHON.
Where does Typhoon Krathon'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 was the peak intensity level reached by Typhoon Krathon?
Typhoon Krathon peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 920 hPa.
Where did Typhoon Krathon make landfall?
Made landfall on the coast of Linyuan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, at 13:00 on October 3, 2024.
Where can I view typhoon Krathon's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon Krathon, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind radius ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/202418.
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