Typhoon Walt trajectory analysis
Track and Turning Characteristics
Typhoon Walt (199408) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific低纬度海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“抛物线”型Moving特征. formed初期 (7月14日至16日) , 系统在11°N至15.1°N, 124.6°E至129°E之间徘徊, Moving速度缓慢且 direction不定, 甚至出现短暂的W折迹象, 表明此时受副热带高压引导气流较弱或存在多系统相互作用. 7月17日起, 系统开始稳定 toward NE direction加速Moving, 从15.5°N/126.9°E迅速移至23.8°N/135.6°E, 横跨经度近9度, 显示出强烈的NE toward 输送动力.
The key turning point in its track occurred from July 20 to 21. Before reaching its northernmost latitude, the typhoon peaked near 23.8°N and then continued northward to 27.1°N. Its track gradually shifted north and then northwest, making a pronounced turn near 29.4°N/136.5°E before curving west-southwest. It eventually entered the mid-latitude westerlies. The entire track remained over the sea without landfall, until it weakened and dissipated over the southern waters of Japan.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Walt underwent a complete cycle of formation, rapid intensification and decay. It remained a tropical depression for about three days, with winds of 15 m/s and a central pressure of 1004 hPa. After strengthening into a severe tropical storm on July 17, it entered a rapid intensification phase. In just three days, from July 17 to 20, its central pressure plummeted from 990 hPa to 930 hPa, while maximum winds surged from 25 m/s to 55 m/s, establishing it as a super typhoon. The 40 hPa pressure drop in such a short period reflected the explosive development of intense convection in its core.
After reaching peak intensity, the system weakened rapidly. Its central pressure rose to 955 hPa on July 21, while wind speed fell to 40 m/s; it weakened further into a severe tropical storm on July 22. Notably, from July 23 to 25, despite continuing to move northward to 32.2°N, it maintained winds of 25–30 m/s and a stable pressure of 980–985 hPa, demonstrating considerable resilience. It ultimately weakened to a tropical depression on July 26 and retained weak intensity near 33.5°N until dissipating.
Compared with the earlier typhoon of the same name, Walt (199104) in 1991 reached a minimum central pressure of 920 hPa, slightly lower than this case at 930 hPa. Both reached super typhoon status, but the 1994 Walt was slightly weaker at peak intensity and followed a track farther into the open ocean, causing no direct impact on land. Their differing tracks reflected variations in the atmospheric circulation patterns of their respective years.
Typhoon Walt routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-14 08:00 | 11°N
129°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 07-15 02:00 | 13.3°N
126.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | NNW |
| 07-15 20:00 | 14.7°N
125°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 07-16 14:00 | 15.3°N
125°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | ENE |
| 07-17 08:00 | 15.5°N
126.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | E |
| 07-18 02:00 | 16.9°N
129.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | ENE |
| 07-18 20:00 | 19.6°N
131.3°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
965 hPa | NNE |
| 07-19 14:00 | 21.7°N
133.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | NE |
| 07-20 08:00 | 23.8°N
135.6°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | ENE |
| 07-21 02:00 | 26.3°N
138°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
935 hPa | NNE |
| 07-21 20:00 | 28.5°N
138°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | N |
| 07-22 14:00 | 29.6°N
135.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | WNW |
| 07-23 08:00 | 29.7°N
132.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | W |
| 07-24 02:00 | 30.3°N
132.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | NNE |
| 07-24 20:00 | 31.1°N
132.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | NNE |
| 07-25 14:00 | 33°N
132.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | NNW |
| 07-26 08:00 | 34°N
130°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
997 hPa | W |
| 07-27 02:00 | 34°N
130°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
998 hPa | N |
| 07-27 20:00 | 33.7°N
127.5°E | Tropical Depression | 9 m/s
1000 hPa | WSW |
| 07-28 14:00 | 33.5°N
127°E | Tropical Depression | 9 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
Sampled rows shown; all 58 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Walt was the 1994 Typhoon.
International code for Typhoon Walt is 199408, is 1994 Typehoon number 8, international name WALT.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Walt?
Typhoon Walt peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 55m/s, minimum central pressure 930 hPa.
Is there a typhoon WaltLandfall?
According to records, Typhoon Walt is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Walt's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Walt's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/199408.
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