Analysis of Typhoon MUJIGAE’s track characteristics
Path and Moving Characteristics
Typhoon Mujigae (201522) formed at Northwest Pacific洋面, 整体路径呈现稳定的NW toward MovingTrend. 从2015年10月1日02:00的初始Position (13°N, 126.4°E) 至10月5日08:00消散 (23.2°N, 108.3°E) , 其纬度持续N抬, 经度稳定W进, 未出现明显的路径转 toward 或停滞现象. 在接近land过程中, Typhoon 中心保持较为笔直的WNW, 最终 at 10月4日14:10在GuangdongZhanjiang坡头区coastal Landfall. 这种直线型的路径特征表明引导气流相对稳定, 使得Typhoon 能够长About 离维持Intensity并直接冲击coastal area.
Intensity Evolution Analysis
Typhoon Go to S experienced a typical rapid intensification, peak-intensity maintenance, and landfall weakening cycle. Initially a tropical depression, it had weak intensity (13 m/s, 1002 hPa), but rapidly strengthened after entering the South China Sea. From its upgrade to tropical storm on October 2, its pressure continued to fall and wind speed steadily increased. It intensified explosively from October 3 to 4, rising from typhoon intensity (33 m/s) to super typhoon intensity in just 36 hours. At 14:00 on October 4, it reached its lifetime peak, with a minimum central pressure of 935 hPa and maximum winds of 52 m/s. Notably, it remained a super typhoon just before landfall, indicating substantial energy reserves. After landfall, friction and environmental factors caused its intensity to decline rapidly. Six hours later, wind speed dropped to 33 m/s and pressure rose to 975 hPa, and the next morning it weakened into a tropical depression.
Same-Name Comparison
Compared with the identically named Typhoon Mujigae (No. 13) in 2009, the 2015 storm had overwhelming advantages in intensity. The 2009 Typhoon Mujigae peaked only at tropical storm intensity, with a minimum pressure of 992 hPa, while the 2015 Typhoon Mujigae reached super typhoon intensity with a minimum pressure of 935 hPa. The pressure difference was 57 hPa, and the maximum wind difference was also substantial. This indicates that the 2015 Typhoon Mujigae far exceeded its 2009 counterpart in energy level, destructive potential, and meteorological significance, making it an exceptionally intense tropical cyclone.
Typhoon MUJIGAE track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 10-01 02:00 | 13°N
126.4°E | Tropical Depression | 13 m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 10-02 02:00 | 15.6°N
121.3°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 10-02 11:00 | 16.65°N
119.3°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 10-02 15:00 | 16.62°N
118.8°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
992 hPa | WNW |
| 10-02 19:00 | 16.88°N
117.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 10-02 23:00 | 17.2°N
117.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 10-03 03:00 | 18°N
116.27°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 26 m/s
989 hPa | NW |
| 10-03 07:00 | 18.4°N
115.73°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
986 hPa | NW |
| 10-03 11:00 | 18.7°N
114.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | W |
| 10-03 15:00 | 18.92°N
114.28°E | Typhoon | 34 m/s
973 hPa | NW |
| 10-03 19:00 | 19.38°N
113.62°E | Typhoon | 37 m/s
967 hPa | WNW |
| 10-03 23:00 | 19.65°N
112.75°E | Severe Typhoon | 42 m/s
958 hPa | WNW |
| 10-04 03:00 | 19.92°N
112.08°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
949 hPa | WNW |
| 10-04 07:00 | 20.38°N
111.62°E | Severe Typhoon | 48 m/s
946 hPa | NW |
| 10-04 11:00 | 20.95°N
110.95°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | NW |
| 10-04 15:00 | 21.3°N
110.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 49 m/s
942 hPa | NW |
| 10-04 19:00 | 21.8°N
109.7°E | Typhoon | 36 m/s
968 hPa | NW |
| 10-04 23:00 | 22.2°N
109.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 29 m/s
982 hPa | NW |
| 10-05 03:00 | 22.8°N
108.7°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
991 hPa | NNW |
| 10-05 07:00 | 23.1°N
108.4°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
1005 hPa | W |
| 10-05 08:00 | 23.2°N
108.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1008 hPa | NW |
Sampled rows shown; all 78 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 2015 was Typhoon Mujigae?
The international code for Typhoon Mujigae is 201522. It was the 22nd typhoon of 2015, and its international name is MUJIGAE.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon MUJIGAE?
Typhoon Mujigae peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 52m/s, minimum central pressure 935 hPa.
Where did Typhoon Mujigae make landfall?
2014-10-04 14:10:00 in GuangdongZhanjiang sloping area coastal Landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Mujigae's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon Mujigae’s track history map, comparisons of forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/201522.
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