Typhoon Herb Trail Characteristics Analysis
Track and Turning Characteristics
Typhoon Herb (199608) 的生命史长达12天, 整体路径呈现典型的“NW行—W折—N翘”形态. formed初期 (7月23日至25日) , 系统位 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域 (154°E附近) , 受副热带高压引导稳定 toward NW. 7月26日至29日期间, 路径出现显著的纬 toward 调整, 经度从140.8°E快速W移至130°E, 而纬度维持在18.6°N至20.9°N之间, 显示其在低纬度海域经历了长Time的W行过程.
A critical turning point occurred from July 30 to 31. As the system approached the125°E meridian, its movement shifted from almost due west to northwest, and its latitude rapidly rose from21°N to24°N. After entering August, its track turned further toward the north, and it weakened and dissipated on August 4 near32.5°N, 111.8°E. Although the data lists no landfall record, the coordinate sequence shows that the system penetrated deep inland, reaching111.8°E at its westernmost point and32.5°N at its northernmost point, demonstrating a remarkable ability to travel far inland.
Intensity Evolution and Peak Status
Herb's intensity followed a complete strengthening–maintenance–weakening cycle. It began as a tropical depression with wind speed15m/s. After intensifying into a tropical storm on July 25, it entered a rapid intensification phase, with wind speed surging from20m/s to40m/s in just two days, from July 25 to 27, while pressure dropped by35hPa. From July 28 to 31, it remained at its peak strength, with pressure generally between950hPa and940hPa and max wind fluctuating between45m/s and50m/s. It reached its maximum intensity on July 31 as a super typhoon, with minimum pressure of935hPa and max wind of55m/s.
Notably, the system maintained its peak intensity for an extended period before its intensity began dropping sharply on August 1 as it made landfall or was affected by terrain friction. Within24h, wind speed fell from50m/s to35m/s and pressure rose by30hPa. It continued to weaken and was downgraded to a tropical depression by August 3, ultimately losing all tropical cyclone characteristics near the junction of Lake N and River S, in an inland area inferred from coordinates. Compared with other typhoons of the same name or from the same period, Herb established itself as a historic severe typhoon thanks to its exceptionally low pressure of935hPa and maximum wind speed of55m/s. Its combination of longevity and high intensity was particularly notable during the 1996 season.
Typhoon Herb Route Data
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 07-23 08:00 | 15.5°N
154°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 07-24 02:00 | 18.2°N
152.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | NNW |
| 07-24 20:00 | 20°N
148.4°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 07-25 14:00 | 20.4°N
144.9°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | W |
| 07-26 08:00 | 20.9°N
140.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
980 hPa | WNW |
| 07-27 02:00 | 20.1°N
136.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | WSW |
| 07-27 20:00 | 19°N
134°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | SW |
| 07-28 14:00 | 18.5°N
131.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | W |
| 07-29 08:00 | 18.6°N
130°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NW |
| 07-30 02:00 | 20.2°N
128.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NW |
| 07-30 20:00 | 22.5°N
126.6°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
935 hPa | NW |
| 07-31 14:00 | 24.3°N
123.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | WNW |
| 08-01 08:00 | 25.4°N
120°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | WNW |
| 08-02 02:00 | 26.2°N
116.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
985 hPa | W |
| 08-02 20:00 | 29.1°N
114°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
992 hPa | NNW |
| 08-03 14:00 | 31.6°N
112.7°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
996 hPa | NNW |
| 08-04 02:00 | 32.5°N
111.8°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
998 hPa | NNW |
Sampled rows shown; all 48 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Herb was the 1996 Typhoon.
Typhoon Herb's international code is 199608, is 1996 number 8 Typhoon, international name HERB.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Herb?
Typhoon Herb peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 55m/s, minimum central pressure 935 hPa.
Is there a Typhoon HerbLandfall?
According to records, Typhoon Herb is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Herb's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Herb's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/199608.
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