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Cyclone Alda (1999)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
975 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Alda formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1999 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-14 12:00 | 20.2°S 36.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-01-14 18:00 | 20.4°S 36.4°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-01-15 00:00 | 20.3°S 36.2°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-01-15 06:00 | 20.2°S 36.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1999-01-15 12:00 | 20.0°S 37.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-01-15 18:00 | 20.3°S 38.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-01-16 00:00 | 20.5°S 39.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-01-16 06:00 | 21.0°S 40.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 997 mb |
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| 1999-01-16 12:00 | 21.7°S 40.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1999-01-16 18:00 | 22.5°S 40.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 990 mb |
| 1999-01-17 00:00 | 23.3°S 39.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1999-01-17 06:00 | 23.9°S 39.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1999-01-17 12:00 | 24.6°S 38.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1999-01-17 18:00 | 25.3°S 38.7°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1999-01-18 00:00 | 26.4°S 38.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1999-01-18 06:00 | 27.5°S 39.1°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 978 mb |
| 1999-01-18 12:00 | 28.6°S 39.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1999-01-18 18:00 | 29.7°S 41.0°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1999-01-19 00:00 | 30.9°S 42.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 978 mb |
| 1999-01-19 06:00 | 32.3°S 45.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 985 mb |
Cyclone Alda 1999 FAQ
Did Cyclone Alda 1999 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Alda; it stayed over water.
How strong did Alda get in 1999?
Alda peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 975 mb.
When did Alda form and dissipate?
Alda was first tracked on Jan 14 1999 and last tracked on Jan 19 1999, about 5 days in all.