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Tropical Storm Alpha (2005)
Track & history
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h
Min pressure
998 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Cabral
Storm history
Alpha formed in the Atlantic in October 2005 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It made landfall near Cabral, Dominican Republic. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-22 12:00 | 15.8°N 67.5°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2005-10-22 18:00 | 16.5°N 68.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2005-10-23 00:00 | 17.3°N 69.6°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2005-10-23 06:00 | 17.8°N 70.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2005-10-23 10:00 | 18.3°N 71.3°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2005-10-23 12:00 | 18.6°N 72.2°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2005-10-23 18:00 | 19.8°N 72.7°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2005-10-24 00:00 | 21.6°N 72.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
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| 2005-10-24 06:00 | 23.5°N 73.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2005-10-24 12:00 | 25.1°N 72.4°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2005-10-24 18:00 | 27.9°N 70.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
Tropical Storm Alpha 2005 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Alpha 2005 make landfall?
Yes. Alpha made landfall near Cabral, Dominican Republic on Oct 23 2005, with sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Alpha get in 2005?
Alpha peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 998 mb.
When did Alpha form and dissipate?
Alpha was first tracked on Oct 22 2005 and last tracked on Oct 24 2005, about 2 days in all.