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Tropical Storm Alberto (1988)
Track & history
Peak wind
40 mph / 65 km/h
Min pressure
1002 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Tantramar
Storm history
Alberto formed in the Atlantic in August 1988 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It made landfall near Tantramar, Canada. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-05 18:00 | 32.0°N 77.5°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1015 mb |
| 1988-08-06 00:00 | 32.8°N 76.2°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1014 mb |
| 1988-08-06 06:00 | 34.0°N 75.2°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1988-08-06 12:00 | 35.2°N 74.6°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1988-08-06 18:00 | 37.0°N 73.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1988-08-07 00:00 | 38.7°N 72.4°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1988-08-07 06:00 | 40.0°N 70.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1988-08-07 12:00 | 41.5°N 69.0°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
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| 1988-08-07 18:00 | 43.0°N 67.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1988-08-08 00:00 | 45.0°N 65.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1988-08-08 06:00 | 47.0°N 63.0°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1988-08-08 12:00 | 49.0°N 60.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1988-08-08 18:00 | 51.0°N 56.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1010 mb |
Tropical Storm Alberto 1988 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Alberto 1988 make landfall?
Yes. Alberto made landfall near Tantramar, Canada on Aug 8 1988, with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Alberto get in 1988?
Alberto peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1002 mb.
When did Alberto form and dissipate?
Alberto was first tracked on Aug 5 1988 and last tracked on Aug 8 1988, about 3 days in all.