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ArchivedPeak category 3
Cyclone Alexandra (1991)
Track & history
Peak wind
120 mph / 195 km/h
Min pressure
972 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Alexandra formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1991 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 972 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-12-17 12:00 | 7.5°S 66.0°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1991-12-17 18:00 | 7.9°S 66.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1991-12-18 00:00 | 8.4°S 67.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-12-18 06:00 | 8.7°S 68.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-12-18 12:00 | 9.0°S 70.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1991-12-18 18:00 | 9.0°S 71.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-19 00:00 | 9.1°S 72.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-19 06:00 | 9.1°S 73.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 997 mb |
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| 1991-12-19 12:00 | 9.4°S 74.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1991-12-19 18:00 | 10.0°S 74.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1991-12-20 00:00 | 10.8°S 75.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1991-12-20 06:00 | 11.6°S 75.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1991-12-20 12:00 | 12.5°S 76.2°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1991-12-20 18:00 | 13.4°S 76.5°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1991-12-21 00:00 | 14.4°S 76.8°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 972 mb |
| 1991-12-21 06:00 | 15.3°S 77.1°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1991-12-21 12:00 | 16.0°S 77.5°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1991-12-21 18:00 | 16.4°S 78.0°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1991-12-22 00:00 | 16.6°S 78.5°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 984 mb |
| 1991-12-22 06:00 | 16.5°S 79.0°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1991-12-22 12:00 | 16.6°S 79.2°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1991-12-22 18:00 | 16.7°S 79.4°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1991-12-23 00:00 | 16.9°S 79.5°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1991-12-23 06:00 | 17.1°S 79.4°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1991-12-23 12:00 | 17.2°S 79.1°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1991-12-23 18:00 | 17.2°S 78.6°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1991-12-24 00:00 | 17.2°S 77.9°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1991-12-24 06:00 | 17.3°S 77.2°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-24 12:00 | 17.3°S 76.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-24 18:00 | 17.3°S 75.6°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-25 00:00 | 17.5°S 74.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-25 06:00 | 17.8°S 73.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-25 12:00 | 18.2°S 73.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-25 18:00 | 18.5°S 72.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-26 00:00 | 18.8°S 71.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-12-26 06:00 | 18.9°S 70.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1991-12-26 12:00 | 19.2°S 70.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1991-12-26 18:00 | 19.7°S 69.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-12-27 00:00 | 19.8°S 69.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-12-27 06:00 | 20.4°S 68.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-12-27 12:00 | 21.0°S 68.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-12-27 18:00 | 21.5°S 68.3°E | — | — | — |
| 1991-12-28 00:00 | 21.8°S 67.7°E | — | — | — |
| 1991-12-28 06:00 | 21.9°S 67.2°E | — | — | — |
| 1991-12-28 12:00 | 21.9°S 66.8°E | — | — | — |
| 1991-12-28 18:00 | 21.9°S 66.4°E | — | — | — |
| 1991-12-29 00:00 | 21.8°S 66.0°E | — | — | — |
Cyclone Alexandra 1991 FAQ
Did Cyclone Alexandra 1991 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Alexandra; it stayed over water.
How strong did Alexandra get in 1991?
Alexandra peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 972 mb.
When did Alexandra form and dissipate?
Alexandra was first tracked on Dec 17 1991 and last tracked on Dec 29 1991, about 12 days in all.