Typhoon Wynne was a long-tracked tropical cyclone in the Western North Pacific during the 1980 typhoon season. According to historical records maintained in the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS), the storm was tracked across 107 official observation points between October 2, 1980, and October 15, 1980.
Peak Intensity and Meteorological Records
Official meteorological assessments for Wynne were provided by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) designated agency in Tokyo. During its life cycle, Wynne attained a peak maximum sustained wind speed of 120.0 knots (approximately 222.2 km/h) and a minimum central atmospheric pressure of 890.0 millibars (hPa).
Track Progression and Geographic Scope
Wynne originated in the low latitudes of the Western Pacific and tracked across open waters for nearly two weeks. The storm's track averaged a latitude of 19.47°N and a longitude of 141.17°E over the course of its life cycle.
Selected representative track fixes recorded by the responsible monitoring agency illustrate Wynne's movement from the central tropical Pacific toward higher latitudes:
| Observation Time (UTC) | Latitude (°N) | Longitude (°E) |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-02 12:00:00 | 9.4 | 156.5 |
| 1980-10-05 18:00:00 | 10.5 | 147.2 |
| 1980-10-09 03:00:00 | 18.9 | 137.5 |
| 1980-10-12 12:00:00 | 26.1 | 125.7 |
| 1980-10-15 18:00:00 | 39.0 | 170.0 |
The system ceased being tracked as an active tropical cyclone after its final recorded fix on October 15, 1980, in the mid-latitudes of the North Pacific.
Frequently asked questions
When did Typhoon Wynne occur?
Wynne was active between October 2, 1980, and October 15, 1980, in the Western North Pacific.
What was the peak intensity recorded for Typhoon Wynne?
According to the responsible WMO agency in Tokyo, Wynne reached a maximum sustained wind speed of 120.0 knots (222.2 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 890.0 millibars.
What agency provided the official tracking for Wynne?
Tracking data and meteorological assessments were officially provided by the designated WMO agency in Tokyo as recorded in NOAA's IBTrACS dataset.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.