Typhoon Zelda Track Characteristics
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Zelda (199435) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“NW行后转 toward NE”的抛物线形态. formed初期 (10月28日至31日) , 系统位 at 低纬度海域 (17°N至10.3°N) , 受引导气流影响, 主要 toward WSW, 经度从166.7°E大幅W移至154.4°E, 纬度持续S压. 11月1日起, 路径发生显著转折, 系统开始 toward NW direction加速Moving, 并在11月3日至5日期间维持稳定的NW行进路线, 迅速穿越Philippines以E洋面.
The decisive turning point occurred around November 6. As it moved beyond 22°N, the system gradually entered the influence of the westerlies, shifting from northwest to north-northeast before turning fully northeast on November 7–8 and approaching the eastern waters of Japan, with signs of becoming an extratropical cyclone. Throughout its lifetime, the typhoon made no landfall and remained entirely over the open ocean. Its track covered an exceptionally long distance, extending from 166.7°E at formation to 143°E at dissipation and displaying the long-distance oceanic characteristics of its movement.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Zelda underwent a long period of gradual intensification followed by explosive strengthening. From October 28 to October 31, the system remained a tropical depression for four days, with central pressure fluctuating between 1000 and 1004 hPa and wind speed holding steady at 12–15 m/s, indicating a loosely organized structure and slow development. After becoming a severe tropical storm on November 1, its intensity grew exponentially. During the 48 hours from 20:00 on November 3 to 08:00 on November 5, central pressure plummeted from 960 hPa to 920 hPa and maximum wind speed surged from 40 m/s to 60 m/s, making it a super typhoon and bringing it to peak intensity.
After its peak, the system weakened rapidly as it moved to higher latitudes and encountered cooler sea surface temperatures. After November 6, central pressure rose above 930 hPa and wind speed fell below 50 m/s. It was downgraded to a tropical storm within 48 hours, eventually weakening into a tropical depression and being stopped at 14:00 on November 8.
Compared with the typhoon of the same name, the 1994 Zelda was far more intense than Typhoon Zelda No. 29 of 1991. The latter peaked only as a severe tropical storm, with a minimum central pressure of 975 hPa. By contrast, Zelda in 1994 reached super typhoon status, with a minimum central pressure of 920 hPa and maximum wind speed 30 m/s higher, demonstrating exceptionally explosive development and a greater energy intensity.
Typhoon Zelda Route Database
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 10-28 20:00 | 17°N
166.7°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 10-29 08:00 | 15.1°N
165°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1004 hPa | SW |
| 10-29 20:00 | 14°N
163.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | SW |
| 10-30 08:00 | 13.1°N
161.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | SW |
| 10-30 20:00 | 11.5°N
159.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | SW |
| 10-31 08:00 | 10.7°N
156.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | WSW |
| 10-31 20:00 | 10.3°N
154.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 11-01 08:00 | 9.8°N
152.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | WSW |
| 11-01 20:00 | 10°N
150.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | W |
| 11-02 08:00 | 11.4°N
149.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | NNW |
| 11-02 20:00 | 13°N
148.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | NW |
| 11-03 08:00 | 15.3°N
146.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | NW |
| 11-03 20:00 | 17.1°N
144.9°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NW |
| 11-04 08:00 | 18.1°N
142.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | WNW |
| 11-04 20:00 | 18.5°N
140.1°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | W |
| 11-05 08:00 | 19.1°N
137.7°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | WNW |
| 11-05 20:00 | 20.9°N
135.3°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | NW |
| 11-06 08:00 | 22.7°N
133.7°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | NW |
| 11-06 20:00 | 24.8°N
133.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | N |
| 11-07 08:00 | 27.3°N
134.8°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NNE |
| 11-07 20:00 | 29.4°N
137.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | ENE |
| 11-08 08:00 | 30.9°N
141.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 11-08 14:00 | 31°N
143°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | E |
Sampled rows shown; all 44 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Zelda is the 1994 Typhoon.
Typhoon Zelda's international code is 199435, is 1994's 35th Typhoon, international name ZELDA.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Zelda?
Typhoon Zelda peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 920 hPa.
Typhoon Zelda Landfall?
According to records, Typhoon Zelda is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Zelda's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Zelda's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/199435.
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