Full Track Review of Typhoon BESS
Typhoon BESS at 1960-08-14 02:00 at 20°N, 143°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 35 m/s (~126 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 978hPa, recorded at 1960-08-18 20:00.
Typhoon BESS gradually weakened after 20:00 on 1960-08-28 and was declared dissipated at 20:00; its lifecycle included 60 track points.
Typhoon BESS Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
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| 08-14 02:00 | 20°N 143°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s 1004 hPa | - |
| 08-14 20:00 | 21.7°N 141.1°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s 1004 hPa | NNW |
| 08-15 14:00 | 23.3°N 142.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | ENE |
| 08-16 08:00 | 23.3°N 144°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 990 hPa | E |
| 08-17 02:00 | 23.6°N 145.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 990 hPa | ENE |
| 08-17 20:00 | 24.8°N 145.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 988 hPa | NW |
| 08-18 14:00 | 26.7°N 142.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 985 hPa | WNW |
| 08-19 08:00 | 28.2°N 140.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 983 hPa | NNW |
| 08-20 02:00 | 31.9°N 139.2°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | N |
| 08-20 20:00 | 34.7°N 141.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | NE |
| 08-21 14:00 | 37°N 145.3°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | E |
| 08-22 08:00 | 35.9°N 150.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 980 hPa | E |
| 08-23 02:00 | 35.5°N 154.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 980 hPa | ESE |
| 08-23 20:00 | 35°N 152.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s 980 hPa | WNW |
| 08-24 14:00 | 35.8°N 150°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 986 hPa | WNW |
| 08-25 08:00 | 37°N 147.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 986 hPa | WNW |
| 08-26 02:00 | 40.5°N 145.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 986 hPa | N |
| 08-26 20:00 | 47°N 150°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 995 hPa | NNE |
| 08-27 14:00 | 51.8°N 159.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 998 hPa | ENE |
| 08-28 08:00 | 55°N 168°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 998 hPa | NE |
| 08-28 20:00 | 56°N 174°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 998 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 60 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon of 1960 was Typhoon BESS?
The international code for Typhoon BESS is 196015. It was the 15th typhoon of 1960, with the international name BESS.
What was the peak intensity category of Typhoon BESS?
Typhoon BESS peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure 978 hPa.
Did Typhoon BESS make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon BESS did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon BESS's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon BESS, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind radius coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196015.
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