The Typhoon Kujira (200302)

Typhoon Kujira, international code 200302, international name KUJIRA, 2003年Northwest PacificTyphoon . formedTime: 2003-04-08 06:00:00, 结束Time: 2003-04-25 12:00:00. peak intensity: Super Typhoon, 最低Pressure: 904 hPa, max wind : 69m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Kujira

Typhoon Kujira at 2003-04-08 06:00:00 at 2.6°, lng 158.8° over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 69 m/s (~248 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 904hPa, recorded at 2003-04-16 00:00:00.

2003-04-25 12:00:00 After, Typhoon Kujira gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2003-04-25 12:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 70 track points.

Typhoon Kujira trajectory analysis

Track Track and Moving Characteristics

2003年第2号Typhoon “Kujira”的生命史长达17天, 整体路径呈现典型的W行后转 toward NE的抛物线形态. formed初期 (4月8日至10日) , 系统在低The latitude海域 (2.6°N-8.6°N) 缓慢 toward NW, 随后受引导气流影响, 路径转为稳定 toward W. 在4月13日至19日期间, Typhoon 中心维持在10°N至15°N之间的低纬地带, 持续 toward W穿越Philippines以E洋面, During从149.8°E快速W移至127.8°E, 显示出强劲且稳定的W行分量.

路径的关键转折点出现在4月20日之后. 随着系统N上至17.9°N附近, Moving direction逐渐由正W转为NW, 进而 at 4月22日后明显转 toward NE. 最终, Typhoon 加速 toward 高The latitude海域Moving, at 4月25日到达34.2°N, 134°E附近消散. 整个过程中, 该系统未Landfall任何陆地, 始终在开阔洋面上活动, 这为其Intensity的剧烈波动提供了充足的热力条件空间.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

“Kujira” has experienced an extremely significant intensity eruption process. Starting from the Nameless (7m/s, 1006hPa) on April 8, Time developed into Super Typhoon in just about 6 days. April 14 to 15 is its intensity peak, Pressure dropped to 904hPa below (observation point at least 910hPa, peak wind speed69m/s) ,ining the Super Typhoon level for several days. It is worth noting that it on April 17 despite a slight weakening (938hPa) , but then on April 18 again increased to 916hPa, showing extremely strong vitality and structural stability.

Kujira’s peak intensity in 2020 (202013) and 2015 (201508) is only Severe Tropical Storm, with minimum pressure of 980hPa and 982hPa respectively; even the stronger 2009 (200901) “Kujira”, its peak is only Typehoon level (960hPa) .

Typhoon Kujira trajectory

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2003-04-08 06:00:002.6°N158.8°ENameless71006
2003-04-09 06:00:004.1°N160.4°ENameless17997
2003-04-10 06:00:007.5°N159.7°ETropical Storm20994
2003-04-11 06:00:009.6°N156.8°ETropical Storm20994
2003-04-12 06:00:0010.2°N153.4°ESevere Tropical Storm28984
2003-04-13 06:00:0010.2°N149.8°ETyphoon 33976
2003-04-14 06:00:0010.6°N146.3°ESuper Typhoon51944
2003-04-15 06:00:0011.9°N141.1°ESuper Typhoon64916
2003-04-16 06:00:0013.4°N136.1°ESuper Typhoon69904
2003-04-17 06:00:0013.7°N132.8°ESuper Typhoon56938
2003-04-18 06:00:0013.5°N130°ESuper Typhoon64916
2003-04-19 06:00:0014.7°N128.3°ESuper Typhoon53938
2003-04-20 06:00:0016.7°N126.1°ESevere Typhoon48949
2003-04-21 06:00:0018.7°N124.3°ESevere Typhoon48949
2003-04-22 06:00:0020.3°N123.2°ESevere Tropical Storm25987
2003-04-23 06:00:0020.9°N122.4°ENameless17997
2003-04-24 06:00:0023°N123.2°ENameless17997
2003-04-25 06:00:0032.1°N130.1°ENameless151000
2003-04-25 12:00:0034.2°N134°ENameless151000

Sampled rows shown; all 70 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Kujira is the 2003 Typhoon.

Typhoon Kujira's international code is 200302, is 2003 Typehoon No. 2, international name KUJIRA.

What is the strongest typhoon in the world?

Typhoon Kujirapeak intensity is Super Typhoon°E, max wind 69m/s, minimum Pressure 904 hPa.

Is the Typhoon Kujira Landfall?

According to records, the Typhoon Kujira is not in our coastal Landfall.

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Kujira's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200302.

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