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Tropical Storm Alma (2008)
Track & history
Peak wind
65 mph / 100 km/h
Min pressure
994 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
León
Storm history
Alma formed in the East Pacific in May 2008 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It made landfall near León, Nicaragua. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-29 00:00 | 10.1°N 86.5°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2008-05-29 06:00 | 10.7°N 86.7°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2008-05-29 12:00 | 11.3°N 86.8°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2008-05-29 18:00 | 12.0°N 86.9°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2008-05-29 20:00 | 12.3°N 87.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2008-05-30 00:00 | 12.9°N 87.1°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2008-05-30 06:00 | 14.1°N 87.4°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2008-05-30 12:00 | 15.0°N 88.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1006 mb |
Tropical Storm Alma 2008 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Alma 2008 make landfall?
Yes. Alma made landfall near León, Nicaragua on May 29 2008, with sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Alma get in 2008?
Alma peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 994 mb.
When did Alma form and dissipate?
Alma was first tracked on May 29 2008 and last tracked on May 30 2008, about 2 days in all.