[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon VANESSA (CMAcode19819003, not included in that year's code sequence) was a 1981 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was severe tropical storm, with maximum winds of 25m/s and a minimum central pressure of 980hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1981-08-22, and had 32 recorded track points throughout its lifetime.
Code explanation: 19819003 is an internal CMA code. This tropical cyclone is recorded in the CMA (China) best-track dataset but was not included in the 1981 code sequence, so it does not occupy a sequence number for that year.
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
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A full review of Typhoon VANESSA’s track
Typhoon VANESSA at 1981-08-14 14:00 at 17°N, 142°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 980hPa, recorded at 1981-08-17 14:00.
After 08:00 on 1981-08-22, Typhoon VANESSA gradually weakened and was dissipated at 08:00 on 1981-08-22. Its lifecycle includes 32 track points.
Typhoon VANESSA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-14 14:00 | 17°N
142°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 08-15 02:00 | 19°N
143.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | NE |
| 08-15 14:00 | 20°N
146.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | E |
| 08-16 02:00 | 21.1°N
151.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
995 hPa | ENE |
| 08-16 14:00 | 23.5°N
155°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
993 hPa | NE |
| 08-17 02:00 | 26°N
156.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 08-17 14:00 | 28.7°N
159.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
983 hPa | NE |
| 08-18 02:00 | 30.9°N
161.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
980 hPa | NE |
| 08-18 14:00 | 32°N
163.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
983 hPa | ENE |
| 08-19 02:00 | 33.5°N
165.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
985 hPa | NE |
| 08-19 14:00 | 36°N
167°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 08-20 02:00 | 38.5°N
166.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | N |
| 08-20 14:00 | 41°N
165°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
994 hPa | NNW |
| 08-21 02:00 | 46°N
166°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
994 hPa | N |
| 08-21 14:00 | 50°N
165.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
994 hPa | N |
| 08-22 02:00 | 53.5°N
167.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 08-22 08:00 | 55°N
169°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
988 hPa | NNE |
Sampled rows shown; all 32 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1981 was Typhoon VANESSA?
VANESSA's 19819003 identifier was an internal CMA code. It was not included in the 1981 code sequence, although it appears in the CMA (China) best-track record. Its international name was VANESSA.
Where does Typhoon VANESSA's track data come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon VANESSA?
Typhoon VANESSA peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 25m/s, minimum central pressure 980 hPa.
Did Typhoon VANESSA make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon VANESSA did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon VANESSA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map of Typhoon VANESSA, forecasts from meteorological agencies worldwide, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19819003.
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