Analysis of Typhoon Peilou’s Track Characteristics
Track trajectory and movement characteristics
The life cycle of Typhoon Peilou (202616) began over the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Its overall track showed a steady northeastward trend. During the initial phase, from 14:00 to 23:00 on August 9, the system was near 21°N and between 142°E and 145°E. It moved mainly eastward with a slight southward adjustment and traveled at a relatively slow pace. From the early hours of August 10, its track turned clearly from eastward to northeastward. During the main development phase from 05:00 on August 10 to 20:00 on August 11, the center moved rapidly north from 20.5°N to 26.4°N and east from 147.2°E to 159.1°E, indicating accelerated northward movement under the steering influence of the westerlies or the edge of the subtropical high. Its track remained smooth, without sharp turns, and it never made landfall. It remained over open ocean throughout and finally weakened and dissipated near 29°N, 162.2°E at 08:00 on August 12.
Intensity evolution and structural analysis
In terms of intensity changes, Peilou followed a typical strengthening, maintenance, and weakening cycle. At the beginning of its life, the central pressure remained at 998hPa and the maximum wind speed was 18m/s, near the lower threshold for a tropical storm. At 05:00 on August 10, as environmental conditions improved, the pressure fell to 995hPa and wind speed increased to 20m/s, marking the start of its strengthening phase. At 23:00 on August 10, the typhoon reached peak intensity, with a minimum pressure of 990hPa and maximum wind speed of 23m/s. It maintained this intensity for about 45 hours, until 20:00 on August 11. This prolonged period of relative stability suggests that its midlevel structure was fairly stable, but it could not breach the upper wind threshold for a tropical storm and intensify into a severe tropical storm. After 23:00 on August 11, the system moved north of 26.8°N and began to weaken, with pressure rising above 995hPa and wind speed declining. Near the end of its life, pressure rose to 1002hPa and wind speed fell to 15m/s, downgrading it to a tropical depression. This reflected the damaging effects of colder, high-latitude sea waters and vertical wind shear on its structure.
Historical comparison
Compared with previous typhoons bearing the same name, Peilou in 2026 was relatively weak. Its peak intensity remained at the tropical storm level, with maximum wind speed of 23m/s and minimum pressure of 990hPa, and it did not reach severe tropical storm status or above. Unlike some earlier systems with the same name that penetrated inland or reached typhoon intensity, this event was characterized by a rapid passage over open ocean. It had a relatively short life cycle of about 66 hours and experienced no significant period of rapid intensification, making it a moderate-to-weak tropical cyclone.
Typhoon Peilou Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving toward |
|---|
| 08-09 14:00 | 21.2°N
142.6°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | E |
| 08-09 20:00 | 21.1°N
143.9°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | E |
| 08-10 02:00 | 20.6°N
146.4°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | E |
| 08-10 08:00 | 20.7°N
148.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | ENE |
| 08-10 14:00 | 21.1°N
150.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | ENE |
| 08-10 20:00 | 22.2°N
152.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | ENE |
| 08-11 02:00 | 23.3°N
154°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 08-11 08:00 | 24.6°N
156°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-11 14:00 | 25.5°N
157.4°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-11 20:00 | 26.4°N
159.1°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 08-12 02:00 | 27.7°N
160.8°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
998 hPa | NE |
| 08-12 08:00 | 29°N
162.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 23 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API.
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 2026 was Typhoon Peilou?
Typhoon Peilou has international number 202616 and is the 16th typhoon of 2026. Its English name is Peilou.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon Peilou?
Typhoon Peilou peak intensity is Tropical Storm, max wind 23 m/s, minimum central pressure 990 hPa.
Did Typhoon Peilou make landfall?
This site has no recorded landfalls for Typhoon Peilou.
Where can I view typhoon Peilou's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides historical track maps for Typhoon Peilou, comparisons of forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/202616
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