Map of Typhoon Megi (202202)

The SummaryTyphoon Megi (international code 202202) is a 2022 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Tropical Storm, max wind 20m/s, minimum central pressure 995hPa, not in China Landfall, 2022-04-12 was numbered off, recording 20 track points.

Typhoon Megi, international code 202202, international name Megi, 2022 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2022-04-10 08:00:00, ended: 2022-04-12 17:00:00. Peak intensity: Tropical Storm, minimum central pressure: 995 hPa, max wind: 20m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Megi

Typhoon Megi at 2022-04-10 08:00:00 at 10.7°N, 127°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.

It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 20 m/s (~72 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 995hPa, recorded at 2022-04-10 14:00:00.

2022-04-12 17:00:00 After, Typhoon Megi gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2022-04-12 17:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 20 track points.

Typhoon Megi Trail Characteristics

Path and Moving Characteristics

Typhoon Megi (202202) 的生命史较短, 整体呈现“W进停滞, 折返消散”的独特轨迹. formed初期, 系统位 at Philippines以E洋面 (10.7°N, 127°E) , 受引导气流影响 toward W. 在4月10日08:00至11日08:00期间, Typhoon 中心The latitude从10.7°N缓慢N抬至11.0°N, During由127°EW移至124.8°E, 显示出稳定的WNMovingTrend.

It is worth noting that around 8:00 on April 11 became a key turning point in the path. Since then, the Typhoon Moving speed significantly slowed, and stagnated within the narrow length range of 124.5°E to 124.7°E. After 17:00 on April 11, the system began to turn toward E, eventually at 17:00 on April 12 at 10.9°N, 125.3°E near weakened into Nameless. Thro the process, the Typhoon did not landfall any land, always in marine activity, the path shape showed a marked 'U-type' or rotational characteristic, indicating it was under complex constraints of the surrounding atmospheric circle, lack of continuous toward-Wad propulsion.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of intensity, Typhoon Megi (202202)ins a short time and a weak intensity.The system rapidly reaches its peak after formed, during April 10 14:00 to 11:00, the central minimum air pressure is stable at 995hPa, max wind isined at 20m/s, qualified as Tropical Storm level.This peak intensity lasts only about 24h, then from April 11 17:00, Pressure returns to 998hPa, wind speed drops to 18m/s, Go to weakening phase. by April 12 14:00, the air pressure further rises to 1000hPa, wind speed drops to 16m/s, declines to Nameless, marking the end of its life cycle.

Looking back on previous records, 2016 Megi (201617) and 2010 Megi (201013) both developed into Super Typhoon, minimum pressure lower to 935hPa and 895hPa respectively, max wind far more than this process; even 2004 Megi (200416) , its peak intensity also reached Typehoon level (970hPa) .

Typhoon Megi Route Data

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2022-04-10 08:00:0010.7°N127°ETropical Storm18998W
2022-04-10 11:00:0010.7°N126.3°ETropical Storm18998NWW
2022-04-10 14:00:0010.8°N125.6°ETropical Storm20995NW
2022-04-10 17:00:0010.9°N125.4°ETropical Storm20995NW
2022-04-10 20:00:0011°N125.3°ETropical Storm20995NW
2022-04-10 23:00:0011°N125.2°ETropical Storm20995NW
2022-04-11 02:00:0011°N125.1°ETropical Storm20995NW
2022-04-11 05:00:0011°N124.9°ETropical Storm20995W
2022-04-11 08:00:0011°N124.8°ETropical Storm20995NWW
2022-04-11 11:00:0011.1°N124.6°ETropical Storm20995NNW
2022-04-11 14:00:0011.2°N124.5°ETropical Storm20995NE
2022-04-11 17:00:0011.3°N124.7°ETropical Storm18998SE
2022-04-11 20:00:0011.3°N124.7°ETropical Storm18998SE
2022-04-11 23:00:0011.2°N124.7°ETropical Storm18998SE
2022-04-12 02:00:0011.1°N124.8°ETropical Storm189980
2022-04-12 05:00:0011.1°N125.2°ETropical Storm18998SE
2022-04-12 08:00:0011.1°N125.5°ETropical Storm18998SEE
2022-04-12 11:00:0011°N125.8°ETropical Storm18998SEE
2022-04-12 14:00:0011°N125.5°ENameless161000SEE
2022-04-12 17:00:0010.9°N125.3°ENameless161000SEE

Common Questions

Typhoon Megi is the next typhoon in 2022

Typhoon Megi's international code is 202202, is the 2022 Typehoon number 2, international name Megi.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Megi?

Typhoon Megi peak intensity is Tropical Storm, max wind 20m/s, minimum central pressure 995 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/202202.

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