Characteristics of Typhoon Lupit
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Lupit (200321) 的生命周期始 at 2003年11月18日, 终 at 12月2日, 全程未Landfall任何land. 从路径采样数据来看, 其Moving轨迹呈现出显著的“W进-N折-NE转 toward ”的抛物线形态. formed初期 (11月18日至21日) , 系统在低纬度海域 (约8.8°N-9.5°N) 维持稳定的W, 经度从164.5°E快速W移至156.7°E, 日均W移跨度较大. 11月22日至25日期间, 路径继续 toward W延伸并略微N抬, 抵达137.8°E附近.
The key turning phase occurred from November 26 to 28. After reaching its westernmost position around 131.8°E–133.8°E, the typhoon center gradually turned from northwest to due north, then quickly shifted northeast. After November 30, it accelerated northeastward, with longitude increasing eastward to 144.1°E and latitude jumping northward to 32.2°N before weakening and dissipating over temperate waters. Its overall track was smooth and continuous, with no obvious loops or prolonged stagnation.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
LUPIT underwent a typical rapid intensification, peak maintenance, and gradual weakening cycle. It began as a tropical depression with winds of 12m/s. Starting on November 22, it rapidly intensified, with wind speed rising from 18m/s to 28m/s within 24 hours before becoming a typhoon on November 23. Its explosive intensification occurred from November 26 to 27, when wind speed surged from 50m/s to 60m/s and central pressure dropped to 920hPa, reaching super typhoon strength. Its peak phase was brief. After November 28, wind speed quickly fell to 50m/s or below as pressure rose. As it moved northward, the system gradually broke down under the influence of the surrounding environment and weakened into a tropical storm by December 2.
Compared with other typhoons sharing the same name, the 2003 LUPIT was far more intense than recent systems. Both LUPIT (202109) in 2021 and LUPIT (201602) in 2016 peaked as tropical storms, with minimum pressures of 982hPa and 995hPa, respectively, far weaker than the 920hPa recorded by LUPIT in 2003. Notably, LUPIT (200920) in 2009 also reached super typhoon strength with a minimum pressure of 920hPa, indicating the potential for this name to produce extremely intense typhoons. However, the maximum wind speed of 60m/s attained by LUPIT in 2003 reflects its exceptionally powerful structure.
Typhoon Lupit trajectory
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 11-18 20:00 | 9.5°N
164.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 11-19 14:00 | 8.9°N
163.2°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | WSW |
| 11-20 08:00 | 8.9°N
161.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | WNW |
| 11-21 02:00 | 8.8°N
160.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | WSW |
| 11-21 20:00 | 8.8°N
156.7°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 11-22 14:00 | 8.8°N
152.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | W |
| 11-23 08:00 | 8°N
148.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
975 hPa | WSW |
| 11-24 02:00 | 7.9°N
144.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
965 hPa | W |
| 11-24 20:00 | 9.1°N
142.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
960 hPa | NW |
| 11-25 14:00 | 11.4°N
138.8°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | WNW |
| 11-26 08:00 | 12.5°N
136.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NW |
| 11-27 02:00 | 13.9°N
135.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | NW |
| 11-27 20:00 | 14.8°N
133.8°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | WNW |
| 11-28 14:00 | 16.1°N
132.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | NW |
| 11-29 08:00 | 18.4°N
131°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NNW |
| 11-30 02:00 | 20.8°N
131.8°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NE |
| 11-30 20:00 | 24.4°N
135.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NE |
| 12-01 14:00 | 29.3°N
140.3°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
980 hPa | NNE |
| 12-02 02:00 | 32.2°N
144.1°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
988 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 54 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Lupit is the 2003 Typhoon.
Typhoon Lupit's international code is 200321, is 2003 Typehoon No. 21, international name LUPIT.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Lupit?
Typhoon Lupit peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 920 hPa.
Is the Typhoon Lupit Landfall?
According to records, Typhoon Lupit is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Lupit's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Lupit's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200321.
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