Typhoon Faxai Route Characteristics
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Faxai (2001年第25号) formed at Northwest Pacific低纬度海域, 初始Position位 at 4.8°N, 162.3°E. 在生命史初期 (12月15日至19日) , 该系统呈现显著的停滞少动特征, 经纬度变化极小, 主要维持在Tropical Depression至Tropical StormIntensity徘徊. 自12月20日起, 引导气流发生变化, Typhoon 开始 toward NW direction加速Moving, 并 at 12月21日 intensified into Typhoon 级. 随后, 路径逐渐转为WNW direction, 直至12月23日到达15.6°N, 149.1°E附近. 此后, 受副热带高压边缘气流及W风带影响, typhoon track出现明显转折, 由NW转 toward NE, 形成典型的抛物线型路径. 整个过程中, 该Typhoon 未Landfall任何land, 始终在洋面上活动, 最终 at 12月26日在lng 168.5°附近减弱消散.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Faxai’s intensity evolution went through three stages: gradual intensification, rapid explosive intensification, and rapid weakening. It took only about 58 hours to intensify from a severe tropical storm on December 20 (25 m/s) to a super typhoon by the evening of December 22 (55 m/s), while its pressure plummeted from 990 hPa to 930 hPa, indicating tremendous explosive intensity. On December 23, it maintained super typhoon intensity, with its minimum pressure falling further to 920 hPa and maximum winds reaching 60 m/s, its peak strength. However, as it moved into the middle- and high-latitude waters, environmental conditions deteriorated. From December 24, the typhoon weakened rapidly, downgrading from a super typhoon to a severe typhoon, with its wind speed halving within 48 hours before becoming an extratropical cyclone or remnant low.
Compared with later typhoons of the same name, the 2001 Faxai was significantly more intense. The 2014 Faxai peaked only at typhoon strength (970 hPa), while the 2019 Faxai reached severe typhoon strength (940 hPa). The 2001 Faxai not only reached the more powerful super typhoon category but also had a lower minimum central pressure (920 hPa versus 940 hPa and 970 hPa) and stronger maximum winds, making it the most intense and explosive of the three.
Typhoon Faxai routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 12-15 08:00 | 4.8°N
162.3°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 12-16 02:00 | 4.8°N
162.3°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | N |
| 12-16 20:00 | 5.5°N
161.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
| 12-17 14:00 | 5.9°N
161°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | NW |
| 12-18 08:00 | 5.9°N
161°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 12-19 02:00 | 6.2°N
162°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | ENE |
| 12-19 20:00 | 6.6°N
162.3°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 12-20 14:00 | 7.7°N
160.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 12-21 08:00 | 9.1°N
158.4°E | Typhoon | 33 m/s
980 hPa | NW |
| 12-22 02:00 | 11°N
155.9°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
955 hPa | WNW |
| 12-22 20:00 | 13.2°N
152.8°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | NW |
| 12-23 14:00 | 15.6°N
149.1°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | NW |
| 12-24 08:00 | 18.2°N
146.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
955 hPa | NW |
| 12-25 02:00 | 21.8°N
147.3°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NNE |
| 12-25 20:00 | 27.2°N
154.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
980 hPa | NE |
| 12-26 14:00 | 32.1°N
166.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | E |
| 12-26 20:00 | 32.1°N
168.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1000 hPa | E |
Sampled rows shown; all 47 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 2001 was Typhoon Faxai?
The international code for Typhoon Faxai is 200125. It was the 25th typhoon of 2001, with the international name FAXAI.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Faxai?
Typhoon Faxai peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 920 hPa.
Is the Typhoon Faxai Landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon Faxai is not in our coastal Landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Faxai's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon Faxai, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200125.
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