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Cyclone Billy (1998)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
965 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yes
Storm history
Billy formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1998 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-01 12:00 | 13.2°S 120.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-01 18:00 | 13.9°S 120.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-02 00:00 | 14.9°S 120.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 1998-12-02 06:00 | 15.7°S 120.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1998-12-02 12:00 | 16.2°S 119.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1998-12-02 18:00 | 16.6°S 119.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1998-12-03 00:00 | 16.9°S 118.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1998-12-03 06:00 | 17.2°S 118.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 985 mb |
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| 1998-12-03 12:00 | 17.4°S 117.6°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 981 mb |
| 1998-12-03 18:00 | 17.7°S 117.2°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1998-12-04 00:00 | 18.0°S 116.9°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 966 mb |
| 1998-12-04 06:00 | 18.3°S 116.6°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 968 mb |
| 1998-12-04 12:00 | 18.6°S 116.3°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 970 mb |
| 1998-12-04 18:00 | 18.9°S 115.9°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1998-12-05 00:00 | 19.3°S 115.6°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1998-12-05 06:00 | 19.5°S 115.4°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1998-12-05 12:00 | 20.1°S 115.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 990 mb |
| 1998-12-05 18:00 | 20.5°S 115.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1998-12-06 00:00 | 21.0°S 114.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1998-12-06 06:00 | 21.6°S 115.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1998-12-06 12:00 | 22.5°S 115.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-06 18:00 | 23.2°S 115.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-07 00:00 | 23.9°S 116.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-07 06:00 | 24.6°S 117.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Cyclone Billy 1998 FAQ
Did Cyclone Billy 1998 make landfall?
The best track records Billy crossing land, but not near a sizeable town.
How strong did Billy get in 1998?
Billy peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 965 mb.
When did Billy form and dissipate?
Billy was first tracked on Dec 1 1998 and last tracked on Dec 7 1998, about 6 days in all.