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Hurricane Bill (1997)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
986 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Bill formed in the Atlantic in July 1997 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 986 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-11 06:00 | 30.4°N 69.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1014 mb |
| 1997-07-11 12:00 | 31.8°N 68.9°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1997-07-11 18:00 | 33.1°N 67.6°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1997-07-12 00:00 | 34.7°N 65.8°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1997-07-12 06:00 | 36.3°N 63.6°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1997-07-12 12:00 | 37.9°N 61.1°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 1997-07-12 18:00 | 39.6°N 58.4°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 1997-07-13 00:00 | 41.6°N 55.4°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 990 mb |
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| 1997-07-13 06:00 | 44.0°N 53.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 990 mb |
Hurricane Bill 1997 FAQ
Did Hurricane Bill 1997 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Bill; it stayed over water.
How strong did Bill get in 1997?
Bill peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 986 mb.
When did Bill form and dissipate?
Bill was first tracked on Jul 11 1997 and last tracked on Jul 13 1997, about 2 days in all.