The Typhoon Kathy (196414)

The SummaryTyphoon Kathy (international code 196414) is a 1964 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Super Typhoon, max wind 59m/s, minimum central pressure 948hPa, not in China Landfall, 1964-08-25 was numbered off, recording 54 track points.

Typhoon Kathy, international code 196414, international name KATHY, 1964 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 1964-08-12 06:00:00, ended: 1964-08-25 12:00:00. Peak intensity: Super Typhoon, minimum central pressure: 948 hPa, max wind: 59m/s.

Typhoon Kathy Route

Typhoon Kathy at 1964-08-12 06:00:00 at 27.4°N, 151.2°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 59 m/s (~212 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 948hPa, recorded at 1964-08-18 12:00:00.

1964-08-25 12:00:00 After, Typhoon Kathy gradually weakened and was numbered off on 1964-08-25 12:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 54 track points.

Typhoon Kathy Route Analysis

Track Track and Turn toward characteristics

Typhoon Kathy (196414) 的生命史长达13天, 其Moving路径呈现出显著的“W进-回旋-NE折 toward ”复杂形态. formed初期, 系统位 at Northwest Pacific洋面 (27.4°N, 151.2°E) , 受引导气流影响稳定 toward WN, at 8月14日抵达140.7°E附近. 随后, typhoon track出现明显转折, 自8月15日起转为SW, 深入至琉球群岛以E海域 (126.9°E) .

It is worth noting that the Typhoon underwent a rare nearshore rotation process between August 17 and August 19. In the context ofining the Super Typhoon Intensity, its central coordinates from 24.3°N for a short S-pressure, rapidly turned to NE, rebounding from 126.9°E to 131.6°E, and then again toward W adjustment. This sharp oscillation within the narrow latitude range, suggests that the surrounding atmospheric ring situation was complex at the time, and there could be a double Typhoon effect or subtropical high-pressure rupture resulting in a conduction disruption. After August 21, Typhoon finally established a NE route, accelerating toward JapanE toward the ocean surface, until the high latitude area dispersed.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of intensity changes, Typhoon Kathy underwent a typical “fast enhancement – high maintenance – gradual weakening” process. The initial phase was Nameless, but rapidly intensified into Typhoon in just two days, and at August 14 reached the Severe Typhoon level. Though weakened due to path curvature fractures from August 15 to 16, but after Go to the rotating zone, the system reorganized and exploded enhancement. On August 18 to 20, Kathyined Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of peak to 59m/s, showing extremely strong core co-flow activity.

Compared with the previously named Typhoon, Katy's Intensity performance in 1964 was prominent. compared with Katy's Intensity performance in 1976 (top Typhoon), 1972 (top Severe Tropical Storm) and 1961 (top Typhoon), Katy's case in 1964 reached the Super Typhoon grade.

Typhoon Kathy routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
1964-08-12 06:00:0027.4°N151.2°ENameless17998
1964-08-13 00:00:0029.3°N147.9°ETyphoon 35980
1964-08-13 18:00:0030.2°N143.2°ESevere Typhoon43975
1964-08-14 12:00:0029.7°N139.7°ETyphoon 41980
1964-08-15 06:00:0029.2°N136.5°ETyphoon 33985
1964-08-16 00:00:0028.5°N132.5°ESevere Tropical Storm30990
1964-08-16 18:00:0027°N128.2°ETyphoon 35989
1964-08-17 12:00:0025.6°N126.6°ETyphoon 41965
1964-08-18 06:00:0024.3°N126.9°ESuper Typhoon56948
1964-08-19 00:00:0024.8°N130.9°ESuper Typhoon59964
1964-08-19 18:00:0026.8°N131.4°ESuper Typhoon53960
1964-08-20 12:00:0027.6°N130.2°ESuper Typhoon51965
1964-08-21 06:00:0027.5°N130.5°ESuper Typhoon51960
1964-08-22 00:00:0028.6°N130.3°ESevere Typhoon43965
1964-08-22 18:00:0030.2°N130°ETyphoon 38965
1964-08-23 12:00:0032.1°N130.4°ETyphoon 35972
1964-08-24 06:00:0034.6°N132.7°ESevere Tropical Storm30985
1964-08-25 00:00:0037.6°N137.6°ESevere Tropical Storm28991
1964-08-25 12:00:0040.3°N143.7°ENameless17992

Sampled rows shown; all 54 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Kathy was the 1964 Typhoon.

Typhoon Kathy's international code is 196414, is 1964 number 14 Typhoon, international name KATHY.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Kathy?

Typhoon Kathy peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 59m/s, minimum central pressure 948 hPa.

Typhoon Kathy Landfall?

According to records, Typhoon Kathy is not in our coastal Landfall.

Where can I view typhoon Kathy's live track map?

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Kathy's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196414.

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