The Typhoon Megi (200416)

The SummaryTyphoon Megi (international code 200416) is a 2004 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Typhoon, max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure 970hPa, not in China Landfall, 2004-08-20 was numbered off, recording 61 track points.

Typhoon Megi, international code 200416, international name MEGI, 2004 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2004-08-15 08:00:00, ended: 2004-08-20 18:00:00. Peak intensity: Typhoon , minimum central pressure: 970 hPa, max wind: 35m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Megi

Typhoon Megi at 2004-08-15 08:00:00 at 17.5°N, 136.5°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 35 m/s (~126 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 970hPa, recorded at 2004-08-18 09:00:00.

2004-08-20 18:00:00 After, Typhoon Megi gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2004-08-20 18:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 61 track points.

Typhoon Megi Trail Characteristics

Track Track and Turn toward characteristics

2004年第16号Typhoon “Megi”的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“NW—NE”抛物线型Moving特征. formed初期 (8月15日) , 系统位 at 136.5°E附近, 受副热带高压引导稳定 toward NW. 随着The latitude升高, 系统在8月17日至18日期间穿越E海海域, During从128.8°E缓慢W移至125.2°E后开始停滞并出现转折迹象.

The key turn toward point appeared between 17h and 23h on August 18th. At this time Typhon centered at 30.4°N to 31.7°N, 125.5°E to 126.8°E region, reaching the most W-end position in life history. Subsequently, influenced by the W-wind belt pre-airflow, the path quickly turned to the NE direction accelerated Moving. After August 19th, the system crossed Japan to the S ocean, the length rapidly moved E, and finally at August 20th Go to the High-latitude open ocean surface and weakened dispersal.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

该Typhoon 经历了完整的“ formed—增强—巅峰—减弱”周期. 初始阶段为Nameless (10m/s) , 在 toward WMoving过程中逐渐加强, at 8月17日21时发展为Severe Tropical Storm. 8月18日17时, 系统在30.4°N附近达到peak intensity, 中心最低气压降至970hPa, max wind 达35m/s, 维持Typhoon 等级约24h. 值得注意的是, 8月19日09时至14时, 尽管The latitude已高达35.6°N至37.2°N, 系统仍短暂维持35m/s的wind speed, 显示出在高纬度环境下较强的结构韧性. 随后因Go to 高纬冷海区, intensity 迅速衰减, 至8月20日00时已 weakened into Tropical Storm.

In comparison to the same name History, the 2004 “Megi” Intensity is significantly weaker at recent similar systems. in 2010 (895hPa) and in 2016 (935hPa) the “Megi” reached the Super Typhoon level, while in 2022 the “Megi” was only for Tropical Storm (995hPa). in 2004 the system’s 970hPa minimum air pressure range at between the two, belongs to the Typehoon individual at medium intensity, which is characterized by at High latitude maintenance capacity rather than extreme low pressure depth.

Typhoon Megi Route Data

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2004-08-15 08:00:0017.5°N136.5°ENameless101000WNW
2004-08-16 02:00:0019.4°N131.8°ENameless12998NW
2004-08-16 20:00:0019.7°N129.5°ETropical Storm18992NW
2004-08-17 02:00:0021.1°N128.8°ETropical Storm18992NW
2004-08-17 08:00:0023°N127.8°ETropical Storm20990
2004-08-17 13:00:0024.2°N127.3°ETropical Storm20990NNW
2004-08-17 18:00:0025.8°N126.5°ESevere Tropical Storm25980NNW
2004-08-17 22:00:0027.1°N126°ESevere Tropical Storm25980NNW
2004-08-18 06:00:0028.2°N125.5°ESevere Tropical Storm30975NNW
2004-08-18 12:00:0029.1°N125.2°ETyphoon 35970NNW
2004-08-18 17:00:0030.4°N125.5°ETyphoon 35970N
2004-08-18 20:00:0031°N126.2°ETyphoon 35970NNE
2004-08-19 00:00:0032°N127°ETyphoon 35970NE
2004-08-19 03:00:0033.1°N127.8°ESevere Tropical Storm30975NE
2004-08-19 06:00:0034.4°N128.7°ESevere Tropical Storm30975NNE
2004-08-19 09:00:0035.6°N129.7°ETyphoon 35970NNE
2004-08-19 12:00:0036.5°N130.8°ETyphoon 35970NE
2004-08-19 15:00:0037.7°N132.6°ETyphoon 35970NE
2004-08-19 20:00:0039.9°N136°ESevere Tropical Storm30975NEE
2004-08-20 08:00:0041.1°N141.4°ESevere Tropical Storm28980NEE
2004-08-20 18:00:0042°N148°E -984E

Sampled rows shown; all 61 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Megi is the 2004 Typhoon.

Typhoon Megi's international code is 200416, is 2004's 16th Typhoon, international name MEGI.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Megi?

Typhoon Megi peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure 970 hPa.

Is the Typhoon MegiLandfall?

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

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Megi's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200416.

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