Analysis of Typhoon Dolphin's Track Characteristics
Track trajectory and movement characteristics
Typhoon Dolphin (202613) had a 15-day lifespan and followed a typical parabolic track, moving northwest before turning northward. After formation from July 27 to August 1, the system was located over the remote western North Pacific, moving steadily from southeast to northwest. Its latitude rose rapidly from 13.2°N to 21.6°N, while its longitude decreased from 176.9°E to 156.2°E, with relatively fast and consistent movement. From August 3 to 7, after crossing 25°N, its track gradually turned westward. It traversed the East China Sea as its longitude rapidly shifted from 147.1°E to 130.5°E.
The decisive turning point occurred around August 8. Near 126.6°E, the typhoon significantly changed course, shifting from a westward heading to north-northwest and ultimately moving toward the Zhejiang coast. At 17:30 and 18:40 on August 9, its center made two successive landfalls along the coasts of Kanmen Subdistrict, Yuhuan City, Taizhou, Zhejiang, and Wengyang Subdistrict, Yueqing City, Wenzhou, completing a near-coast crossing. After landfall, the system continued moving inland toward approximately 31°N, 115.1°E before dissipating on August 11. Its track contained 178 points, indicating a long-lived system, while the steering flow clearly influenced it at middle and high latitudes.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
The typhoon’s intensity changed dramatically, displaying a clear pattern of rapid intensification, prolonged maintenance, and weakening after landfall. Just two days after formation, on July 29, its central pressure plummeted to 925hPa and its wind speed reached 58m/s, surging to a super typhoon. From July 29 to August 1, it further strengthened, with its minimum pressure dropping to 910hPa and maximum wind speed reaching 65m/s, remaining a super typhoon for several days. In early August, its intensity fluctuated slightly but remained at the severe typhoon level of 48-50m/s until August 5. Even shortly before landfall on August 9, it still maintained severe typhoon intensity at 45m/s, indicating tremendous near-coast explosive development. After landfall, frictional effects and the cutoff of moisture caused its intensity to decay rapidly. Within 24 hours, wind speed fell from 45m/s to 28m/s, and it weakened to a tropical depression on August 11.
Compared with previous typhoons bearing the same name, Dolphin in 2026 was significantly stronger. Its minimum central pressure of 910hPa was far lower than 930hPa for Dolphin in 2015, 970hPa in 2008, and 980hPa in 2020. Although the 2015 typhoon also reached super typhoon status, the 2026 system set new records for both peak wind speed and minimum pressure among typhoons with the same name, making it one of the most destructive systems in the same-name series in recent years.
Typhoon Dolphin Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving toward |
|---|
| 07-27 14:00 | 13.2°N
176.9°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 07-28 17:00 | 13.3°N
171.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 42 m/s
955 hPa | WNW |
| 07-29 20:00 | 15.2°N
167.7°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | WNW |
| 07-30 23:00 | 17.7°N
163.4°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | WNW |
| 08-01 02:00 | 19.8°N
159.2°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
920 hPa | WNW |
| 08-02 05:00 | 22.5°N
154.3°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
930 hPa | WNW |
| 08-03 08:00 | 24.4°N
148.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | WNW |
| 08-04 11:00 | 25.2°N
142.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | W |
| 08-05 14:00 | 25.6°N
137.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | W |
| 08-06 17:00 | 26.6°N
132°E | Severe Typhoon | 42 m/s
955 hPa | W |
| 08-07 20:00 | 27.2°N
127.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | W |
| 08-08 06:00 | 26.9°N
126.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | W |
| 08-08 15:00 | 26.9°N
125.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | WNW |
| 08-09 00:00 | 27.1°N
124°E | Severe Typhoon | 48 m/s
940 hPa | NW |
| 08-09 09:00 | 27.9°N
123.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | W |
| 08-09 18:00 | 28.1°N
121.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 42 m/s
945 hPa | W |
| 08-10 03:00 | 27.5°N
119.5°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
980 hPa | NW |
| 08-10 12:00 | 28.4°N
118.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 08-10 21:00 | 29.2°N
117.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 08-11 06:00 | 30.3°N
116°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | WNW |
| 08-11 14:00 | 31°N
115.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | NW |
Sampled rows shown; all 178 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API.
FAQ
What number typhoon was Typhoon Dolphin in 2026?
Typhoon Dolphin has international code 202613. It is the 13th typhoon of 2026, with the English name Dolphin.
What was the strongest intensity reached by Typhoon Dolphin?
Typhoon Dolphin peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 65 m/s, minimum central pressure 910 hPa.
Where did Typhoon Dolphin make landfall?
Landfall along the coast of Kanmen Subdistrict, Yuhuan City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province at 2026-08-09 17:30:00; landfall along the coast of Wenyang Subdistrict, Yueqing City, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province at 2026-08-09 18:40:00.
Where can I view typhoon Dolphin's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the historical track map of Typhoon Dolphin, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle data, and intensity trends. Page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/202613
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