The Typhoon Vongfong (200214)

The SummaryTyphoon Vongfong (international code 200214) is a 2002 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 28m/s, minimum central pressure 984hPa, not in China Landfall, 2002-08-19 was numbered off, recording 22 track points.

Typhoon Vongfong, international code 200214, international name VONGFONG, 2002 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2002-08-14 12:00:00, ended: 2002-08-19 18:00:00. Peak intensity: Severe Tropical Storm, minimum central pressure: 984 hPa, max wind: 28m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Vongfong

Typhoon Vongfong at 2002-08-14 12:00:00 at 14.4°N, 115.2°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 28 m/s (~101 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 984hPa, recorded at 2002-08-19 06:00:00.

2002-08-19 18:00:00 After, Typhoon Vongfong gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2002-08-19 18:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 22 track points.

Typhoon Vongfong trajectory

Characteristics of Moving Path

2002年第14号Typhoon “Vongfong”的生命史始 at S海中W部海域, 整体路径呈现稳定的NW toward MovingTrend. 从8月14日12时在 (14.4°N, 115.2°E) formedNameless开始, 至8月19日18时减弱消散 at (23°N, 110.1°E) , 该系统在约5.25天内跨越了约8.6个The latitude及5.1个During. 初期阶段 (14日至16日中午) , 系统Moving速度极为缓慢, 几乎处 at 停滞或微幅W移状态, 纬度维持在14.4°N至15.1°N之间, 经度仅从115.2°E缓慢W移至114.0°E. 自8月16日18时起, 引导气流作用增强, 系统开始加速 toward NW direction推进, Moving分量中N toward 成分逐渐加大. 特别是在8月19日06时至12时期间, 纬度从19.9°N迅速N跳至21.3°N, 显示出明显的加速N上特征. 整个生命周期内, 该Typhoon 未出现Landfall记录, 始终在海上活动, 最终在接近大陆coastal 前减弱并结束观测.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of Intensity changes, “Vongfong” experienced rapid improvement after a long period of brewing. In the first four days (14th to 17th) , the system has longined the Nameless level, Pressure fluctuates between 994hPa to 1004hPa, max wind remains at 10-15m/s. Until August 18th at 06:00, the air pressure drops to 990hPa, then at 18th at 18:00 officially upgrades to Tropical Storm (23m/s) . Its peak intensity appears on August 19th at 06:00 to 12:00, reaching the Severe Tropical Storm level, the central minimum air pressure is 984hPa, max windm/s. Then rapidly weakens, after 18hwind speed drops to 20m/s, air pressure rises to 994hPa.

In comparison with the same name History, the 2002 'Vongfong' Intensity is significantly weaker. 2020 1st Typhoon 'Vongfong' peak is Severe Typhoon (950hPa), 2014 19th Typhoon 'Vongfong' has reached the Super Typhoon level (900hPa) and 2008 11th Typhoon 'Vongfong' only for Tropical Storm (994hPa) . 2002 'Vongfong' although strong at 2008 case, but far below at 2014 and 2020's counterpart Typhoon, is at medium weak Intensity tropical cyclone.

Typhoon Vongfong routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2002-08-14 12:00:0014.4°N115.2°ENameless101004
2002-08-14 18:00:0014.4°N115°ENameless101002
2002-08-15 00:00:0014.4°N114.9°ENameless101002
2002-08-15 06:00:0014.5°N114.7°ENameless101004
2002-08-15 12:00:0014.5°N114.5°ENameless121002
2002-08-15 18:00:0014.6°N114.3°ENameless121002
2002-08-16 00:00:0014.7°N114.2°ENameless121002
2002-08-16 06:00:0014.8°N114.1°ENameless121002
2002-08-16 12:00:0015.1°N114°ENameless121002
2002-08-16 18:00:0015.4°N114°ENameless12995
2002-08-17 00:00:0015.8°N113.9°ENameless121002
2002-08-17 06:00:0016°N113.7°ENameless12994
2002-08-17 12:00:0016.1°N113.4°ENameless151000
2002-08-17 18:00:0016.2°N113°ENameless151000
2002-08-18 00:00:0016.4°N112.6°ENameless17997
2002-08-18 06:00:0016.7°N112.2°ENameless17990
2002-08-18 12:00:0017.3°N111.9°ENameless17997
2002-08-18 18:00:0018°N111.7°ETropical Storm23991
2002-08-19 00:00:0018.9°N111.5°ETropical Storm23991
2002-08-19 06:00:0019.9°N111.1°ESevere Tropical Storm28984
2002-08-19 12:00:0021.3°N110.7°ESevere Tropical Storm28984
2002-08-19 18:00:0023°N110.1°ETropical Storm20994

Common Questions

Typhoon Vongfong is the second Typhoon of 2002.

Typhoon Vongfong's international code is 200214, is 2002 number 14 Typhoon, international name VONGFONG.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Vongfong?

Typhoon Vongfong peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 28m/s, minimum central pressure 984 hPa.

The Typhoon Vongfong Landfall.

According to records, Typhoon Vongfong is not in our coastal landfall.

Where can I view typhoon Vongfong's live track map?

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