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Tropical Storm Bret (1981)
Track & history
Peak wind
70 mph / 110 km/h
Min pressure
996 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Ashland
Storm history
Bret formed in the Atlantic in June 1981 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It made landfall near Ashland, United States. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 12:00 | 36.0°N 65.0°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1981-06-29 18:00 | 36.0°N 67.0°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1981-06-30 00:00 | 36.0°N 69.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1981-06-30 06:00 | 36.0°N 71.0°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1981-06-30 12:00 | 36.0°N 72.5°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1981-06-30 18:00 | 36.2°N 73.8°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1981-07-01 00:00 | 36.6°N 74.7°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1981-07-01 06:00 | 37.4°N 76.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
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| 1981-07-01 12:00 | 38.5°N 78.5°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm Bret 1981 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Bret 1981 make landfall?
Yes. Bret made landfall near Ashland, United States on Jul 1 1981, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Bret get in 1981?
Bret peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 996 mb.
When did Bret form and dissipate?
Bret was first tracked on Jun 29 1981 and last tracked on Jul 1 1981, about 2 days in all.