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Tropical Storm Chris (1982)
Track & history
Peak wind
65 mph / 100 km/h
Min pressure
994 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Port Arthur
Storm history
Chris formed in the Atlantic in September 1982 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It made landfall near Port Arthur, United States. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-09 00:00 | 26.2°N 91.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1982-09-09 06:00 | 26.3°N 91.7°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1982-09-09 12:00 | 26.4°N 92.3°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1982-09-09 18:00 | 26.6°N 93.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1982-09-10 00:00 | 26.8°N 93.1°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1982-09-10 06:00 | 26.9°N 94.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1982-09-10 12:00 | 27.3°N 94.2°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1982-09-10 18:00 | 27.9°N 94.1°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1001 mb |
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| 1982-09-11 00:00 | 28.4°N 94.1°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1982-09-11 06:00 | 29.0°N 94.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1982-09-11 12:00 | 29.8°N 93.8°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1982-09-11 18:00 | 30.8°N 93.4°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1982-09-12 00:00 | 31.8°N 93.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1982-09-12 06:00 | 32.8°N 92.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1982-09-12 12:00 | 33.8°N 92.4°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1982-09-12 18:00 | 34.8°N 91.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1010 mb |
Tropical Storm Chris 1982 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Chris 1982 make landfall?
Yes. Chris made landfall near Port Arthur, United States on Sep 11 1982, with sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Chris get in 1982?
Chris peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 994 mb.
When did Chris form and dissipate?
Chris was first tracked on Sep 9 1982 and last tracked on Sep 12 1982, about 4 days in all.