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Tropical Storm Blanca (1997)
Track & history
Peak wind
45 mph / 75 km/h
Min pressure
1002 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Blanca formed in the East Pacific in June 1997 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-09 18:00 | 14.1°N 94.5°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1997-06-10 00:00 | 14.6°N 95.6°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1997-06-10 06:00 | 14.8°N 96.9°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1997-06-10 12:00 | 14.8°N 98.4°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1997-06-10 18:00 | 15.0°N 100.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1997-06-11 00:00 | 15.0°N 101.5°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-06-11 06:00 | 15.2°N 102.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-06-11 12:00 | 15.5°N 104.3°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
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| 1997-06-11 18:00 | 15.8°N 105.7°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-06-12 00:00 | 16.2°N 107.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1997-06-12 06:00 | 16.6°N 108.7°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1008 mb |
Tropical Storm Blanca 1997 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Blanca 1997 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Blanca; it stayed over water.
How strong did Blanca get in 1997?
Blanca peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1002 mb.
When did Blanca form and dissipate?
Blanca was first tracked on Jun 9 1997 and last tracked on Jun 12 1997, about 3 days in all.