The Typhoon Namtheum (201008)

The SummaryTyphoon Namtheum (international code 201008) is a 2010 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Tropical Storm, max wind 18m/s, minimum central pressure 995hPa, at 2010-08-31 23:50LandfallFujian惠安, 2010-09-01 was numbered off, 全程记录36 track points.

Typhoon Namtheum, international code 201008, international name Namthuen, 2010 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2010-08-30 11:00:00, ended: 2010-09-01 02:00:00. Peak intensity: Tropical Storm, minimum central pressure: 995 hPa, max wind: 18m/s.

Typhoon Namtheum Trail Review

Typhoon Namtheum at 2010-08-30 11:00:00 at 26.2°N, 122.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 18 m/s (~65 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 995hPa, recorded at 2010-08-30 17:00:00.

2010-08-31 23:50:00, Typhoon Namtheum at Fujian Bay Landfall.

2010-09-01 02:00:00 After, Typhoon Namtheum gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2010-09-01 02:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 36 track points.

Typhoon Namtheum trajectory

Path and Moving Characteristics

Typhoon Namtheum (201008)'s life history is relatively short, from formed to dispersed about 39h. Observational data show that the Typhoon as a whole presents a stable WSMovingTrend. Initial phase (August 30, 11 to 18) , system position at lng 122.7°-122.8°, lat 26.2° near, Moving speed is slow, almost at stagnant or weak adjustment state.

在整个Moving过程中, 未出现明显的路径转 toward 或折返现象, 轨迹平滑且连贯. 这种稳定的W行路径使其能够直接穿越Taiwan海峡S部海域, 并最终指 toward Fujiancoastal . 8月31日23时50分, Typhoon 中心在Fujian惠安Landfall, 此时其Center已深入大陆沿岸. Landfall后不久, at 9月1日02时 weakened into Nameless, 标志着其作为热带气旋Active期的结束.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of intensity changes, Namtheum showed the characteristics of 'fast enhancement, long-term maintenance, rapid weakening'.Nameless (16m/s, 1000hPa) on August 30th at 11 o'clock, intensified into Tropical Storm, reached peak intensity: Max Wind18m/s, minimum pressure 995hPa. It is worth noting that from August 30th at 18 o'clock to September 1st at 00 o'clock, within 30 hours, its Intensity indicator remains highly stable, wind speedined at 18m/s, air pressureined at 995hPa, no significant fluctuation.

2016 Namtheum (201612) and 2004 Namtheum (200410) both reached Severe Typhoon level, minimum pressure lower to 945hPa, far above 2010 Namtheum's 995hPa. While 2021 Namtheum (202119) is just Tropical Storm and the minimum air pressure is 995hPa, 2010 Namtheum's path is more inclined toward NW inland impact zone.

Typhoon Namtheum routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2010-08-30 11:00:0026.2°N122.8°ENameless161000NWW
2010-08-30 17:00:0026.2°N122.7°ETropical Storm18996NWW
2010-08-30 19:00:0026.2°N122.7°ETropical Storm18996NWW
2010-08-30 21:00:0025.9°N122.5°ETropical Storm18996W
2010-08-30 23:00:0025.8°N122.2°ETropical Storm18996W
2010-08-31 01:00:0025.8°N121.7°ETropical Storm18996W
2010-08-31 03:00:0025.6°N121.4°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 05:00:0025.6°N121.3°ETropical Storm18995W
2010-08-31 07:00:0025.5°N121.1°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 09:00:0025.5°N120.8°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 11:00:0025.4°N120.4°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 13:00:0025.4°N120.2°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 15:00:0025.3°N120.1°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 17:00:0025.2°N119.9°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 19:00:0025.2°N119.8°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 21:00:0025.1°N119.6°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-08-31 23:00:0025.1°N119.2°ETropical Storm18995SWW
2010-09-01 01:00:0024.8°N118.8°ENameless16996SWW
2010-09-01 02:00:0024.8°N118.7°ENameless16996SWW

Sampled rows shown; all 36 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Namtheum is the 2010 Typhoon.

Typhoon Namtheum's international code is 201008, is the 2010 number 8 Typhoon, international name Namthuen.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Namtheum?

Typhoon Namtheum peak intensity is Tropical Storm, max wind 18m/s, minimum central pressure 995 hPa.

Where is Typhoon Namtheum?

2010-08-31 23:50:00 in Fujian Huan Landfall.

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Namtheum's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range and IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/201008.

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