The Typhoon Koppu (200915)

The SummaryTyphoon Koppu (international code 200915) is a 2009 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Typhoon, max wind 38m/s, minimum central pressure 965hPa, not in China Landfall, 2009-09-16 was numbered off, recording 71 track points.

Typhoon Koppu, international code 200915, international name Koppu, 2009 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2009-09-13 02:00:00, ended: 2009-09-16 05:00:00. Peak intensity: Typhoon , minimum central pressure: 965 hPa, max wind: 38m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Koppu

Typhoon Koppu at 2009-09-13 02:00:00 at 18.8°N, 121°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.

It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 38 m/s (~137 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 965hPa, recorded at 2009-09-15 00:00:00.

2009-09-16 05:00:00 After, Typhoon Koppu gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2009-09-16 05:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 71 track points.

Analysis of Typhoon Koppu trajectory

Track Track and Moving Features

Typhoon “Koppu” (200915)’s life cycle began at 13 September 2009 at 02:00, ended at 16 September 2009 at 05:00, not landfall land. From the space trajectory, the Typhoon overall presented a stable NW toward MovingTrend. In the initial phase (13 September 2009 at 02:00 to 17:00) , system position at lat 18.8° to 19.4°N, between 121° to 118.7°, Moving direction mainly for WN, the latitude changes small, the length toward W advance significant. Go to 14 September, the path appears obvious N fractures, from 14 September 04:00 to 20:20°NN gradually up to 15 April 20th at 229.9°N, while continuing toward W deep. During the entire process, Typhoon’s center coordinates continuous changes, according to

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of Intensity changes, “Koppu” underwent a complete “enhanced-top-weakened” process. Initiallyining the Tropical Storm level (18-20m/s) , air pressure at 1000-998hPa. From September 14, at 04 am, wind speed increased to 23m/s, air pressure dropped to 990hPa, then rapidly strengthened. On September 14, at 14 am upgraded to Severe Tropical Storm (30m/s) , and at the same day at 19 am reached the Typhoon level (33m/s) . The system reached peak intensity, max wind 38m/s, minimum pressure 965hPa. Peak stateined Time is shorter, only about 5h after, since September 15, 10 am, wind speed 24h began to rapidly weaken, from 30m/s to 13

In 2015 the 24th Typhoon “Koppu” peak intensity to Super Typhoon level, minimum pressure is lower to 930hPa; in 2003 the 16th Typhoon “Koppu” also reaches Severe Typhoon level, minimum pressure is 954hPa.

Typhoon Koppu routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2009-09-13 02:00:0018.8°N121°ETropical Storm181000NWW
2009-09-13 06:00:0018.8°N120.3°ETropical Storm181000W
2009-09-13 10:00:0019.1°N119.8°ETropical Storm181000NWW
2009-09-13 14:00:0019.5°N119.2°ETropical Storm20998NWW
2009-09-13 19:00:0019.4°N118.4°ETropical Storm20998W
2009-09-13 23:00:0019.7°N117.5°ETropical Storm20998NWW
2009-09-14 03:00:0020°N116.4°ETropical Storm20995NWW
2009-09-14 07:00:0020°N115.9°ETropical Storm23990NWW
2009-09-14 11:00:0020°N115.3°ESevere Tropical Storm25985NWW
2009-09-14 15:00:0020.3°N115.1°ESevere Tropical Storm30980NWW
2009-09-14 19:00:0020.9°N114.5°ETyphoon 33975NWW
2009-09-14 23:00:0021.1°N113.7°ETyphoon 35970NWW
2009-09-15 03:00:0021.5°N113.1°ETyphoon 38965NWW
2009-09-15 07:00:0021.8°N112.4°ETyphoon 35970NWW
2009-09-15 11:00:0022.3°N111.3°ESevere Tropical Storm28982NWW
2009-09-15 15:00:0022.5°N110.6°ETropical Storm23985NWW
2009-09-15 19:00:0022.9°N109.9°ETropical Storm20990WNW
2009-09-15 23:00:0022.9°N109.1°ETropical Storm161000NWW
2009-09-16 05:00:0023.2°N108.4°ENameless131000NWW

Sampled rows shown; all 71 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Koppu is the 2009 Typhoon.

Typhoon Koppu's international code is 200915, is the 15th Typhoon of 2009, the international name is Koppu.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Koppu?

Typhoon Koppu peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 38m/s, minimum central pressure 965 hPa.

Is the Typhoon Koppu Landfall?

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

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Koppu's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200915.

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