The Typhoon Susan (196610)

The SummaryTyphoon Susan (international code 196610) is a 1966 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Typhoon, max wind 41m/s, minimum central pressure 985hPa, not in China Landfall, 1966-08-16 was numbered off, recorded 16 track points.

Typhoon Susan, international code 196610, international name SUSAN, 1966 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 1966-08-12 12:00:00, ended: 1966-08-16 06:00:00. Peak intensity: Typhoon , minimum central pressure: 985 hPa, max wind: 41m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Susan

Typhoon Susan at 1966-08-12 12:00:00 at 16.8°N, 115.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.

It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 41 m/s (~148 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 985hPa, recorded at 1966-08-14 18:00:00.

1966-08-16 06:00:00 After, Typhoon Susan gradually weakened and was numbered off on 1966-08-16 06:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 16 track points.

Typhoon Susan trajectory analysis

Track Track and Moving Features

Typhoon Susan (196610)'s life began at S Sea E, overall presented a stable NE toward MovingTrend. From August 12, 1966 at 12 am formed at 16.8°N, 115.8°E, to August 16, 06 am dispersed at 22.6°N, 124.4°E, its path span was about 6 latitudes and 9 lengths. In the initial phase (12 August 12 to 18 pm) , the system Position did not occur a noticeable shift, located at stagnant or slow adjustment state. Subsequently, influenced by guided airflow, Typhoon began toward direction acceleratedMoving. Thro the process, the path curve was more smooth, no significant twist toward or reversal phenomenon, indicating where at a relatively stable large scale of flow led.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

Susan的Intensity变化经历了“快速增强—巅峰维持—逐渐减弱”的典型过程. formed初期为Tropical Storm (23m/s) , 经过约36h的持续加强, at 8月14日00时升级为Typhoon 级别 (33m/s) . 此后Intensity继续攀升, 在8月14日18时达到巅峰状态, max wind 录得41m/s. peak intensity维持Time较短, 随后Go to 减弱通道. 从8月15日00时起, wind speed逐步回落, 至8月15日18时降格为Severe Tropical Storm (30m/s) , 最终在8月16日06时 weakened into Tropical Storm (23m/s) 并结束观测.

Compared to the previously named Typhoon, the intensity performance of Susan in 1966 was medium. compared to at 1984 at Susan (top only for Tropical Storm) and at 1972 at Susan (top for Typhoon), in 1966 Susan reached a stronger typhoon level, and the 41m/s Max Wind showed a stronger destructive potential.

Typhoon Susan routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
1966-08-12 12:00:0016.8°N115.8°ETropical Storm23999
1966-08-12 18:00:0016.8°N115.8°ETropical Storm23998
1966-08-13 00:00:0017.1°N116.1°ESevere Tropical Storm30996
1966-08-13 06:00:0017.5°N116.4°ESevere Tropical Storm30992
1966-08-13 12:00:0017.8°N116.6°ESevere Tropical Storm30992
1966-08-13 18:00:0018.1°N116.9°ESevere Tropical Storm30992
1966-08-14 00:00:0018.3°N117.2°ETyphoon 33990
1966-08-14 06:00:0018.6°N117.7°ETyphoon 33987
1966-08-14 12:00:0018.9°N118.3°ETyphoon 38987
1966-08-14 18:00:0019.2°N118.9°ETyphoon 41987
1966-08-15 00:00:0019.6°N119.5°ETyphoon 38988
1966-08-15 06:00:0020.1°N120.1°ETyphoon 38985
1966-08-15 12:00:0020.9°N121.1°ETyphoon 33985
1966-08-15 18:00:0021.5°N122.2°ESevere Tropical Storm30988
1966-08-16 00:00:0022.1°N123.3°ESevere Tropical Storm28990
1966-08-16 06:00:0022.6°N124.4°ETropical Storm23-

Common Questions

Typhoon Susan was the 1966 Typhoon.

Typhoon Susan's international code is 196610, is the 10th Typhoon of 1966, international name SUSAN.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Susan?

Typhoon Susan peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 41m/s, minimum central pressure 985 hPa.

Typhoon Susan Landfall.

According to records, Typhoon Susan is not in our coastal landfall.

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Susan's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, windshield range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196610.

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