Complete review of Typhoon HESTER's track
Typhoon HESTER at 1978-08-29 08:00 at 29°N, 149°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 25 m/s (~90 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 990hPa, recorded at 1978-08-30 20:00.
After 20:00 on 1978-09-01, Typhoon HESTER gradually weakened and was decommissioned at 20:00 that day. Its lifecycle includes 15 track points.
Typhoon HESTER track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-29 08:00 | 29°N
149°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 08-29 14:00 | 29.6°N
149.1°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
| 08-29 20:00 | 30.3°N
149.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NNE |
| 08-30 02:00 | 30.8°N
150.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
996 hPa | NE |
| 08-30 08:00 | 31.3°N
150.3°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | NNE |
| 08-30 14:00 | 32.2°N
150.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | N |
| 08-30 20:00 | 33.1°N
150.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 08-31 02:00 | 33.8°N
151.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 08-31 08:00 | 34.6°N
152°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-31 14:00 | 35.7°N
153.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-31 20:00 | 37°N
156°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 09-01 02:00 | 38.5°N
159.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 09-01 08:00 | 40.2°N
162.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 09-01 14:00 | 42°N
165.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | NE |
| 09-01 20:00 | 44.1°N
169.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
996 hPa | NE |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1978 was Typhoon HESTER?
Typhoon HESTER’s international code is 19789003. It was the 9003rd numbered typhoon of 1978, with the international name HESTER.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon HESTER?
Typhoon HESTER peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 25m/s, minimum central pressure 990 hPa.
Did Typhoon HESTER make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon HESTER did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon HESTER's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides HESTER’s track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19789003.
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