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Hurricane Danny (1997)
Track & history
Peak wind
80 mph / 130 km/h
Min pressure
984 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Galliano
Storm history
Danny formed in the Atlantic in July 1997 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Galliano, United States and last near Fairhope, United States. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- 1997-07-18 09:00 UTCLandfall near Galliano, United States · 75 mph / 120 km/h
- 1997-07-19 10:00 UTCLandfall near Gulf Shores, United States · 80 mph / 130 km/h
- 1997-07-19 18:00 UTCLandfall near Fairhope, United States · 75 mph / 120 km/h
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-16 12:00 | 27.4°N 92.6°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1997-07-16 18:00 | 27.5°N 92.5°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1997-07-17 00:00 | 27.7°N 92.3°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1997-07-17 06:00 | 27.9°N 92.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1997-07-17 12:00 | 28.3°N 91.4°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1997-07-17 18:00 | 28.6°N 91.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-07-18 00:00 | 28.9°N 90.2°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1997-07-18 06:00 | 29.2°N 89.9°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 992 mb |
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| 1997-07-18 09:00 | 29.3°N 89.7°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 989 mb |
| 1997-07-18 12:00 | 29.5°N 89.4°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 990 mb |
| 1997-07-18 18:00 | 29.7°N 89.0°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1997-07-19 00:00 | 29.8°N 88.4°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 984 mb |
| 1997-07-19 06:00 | 30.1°N 88.1°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 1997-07-19 10:00 | 30.2°N 88.1°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 984 mb |
| 1997-07-19 12:00 | 30.3°N 88.0°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 984 mb |
| 1997-07-19 18:00 | 30.4°N 87.9°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1997-07-20 00:00 | 30.3°N 87.6°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1997-07-20 06:00 | 30.4°N 87.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1997-07-20 12:00 | 30.6°N 87.4°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 1997-07-20 18:00 | 30.8°N 87.4°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-07-21 00:00 | 31.0°N 87.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-07-21 06:00 | 31.3°N 87.6°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1997-07-21 12:00 | 31.7°N 87.6°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1997-07-21 18:00 | 32.1°N 87.2°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1997-07-22 00:00 | 32.9°N 87.1°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1997-07-22 06:00 | 33.2°N 86.8°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-22 12:00 | 33.4°N 86.6°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1997-07-22 18:00 | 33.7°N 86.3°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1997-07-23 00:00 | 34.0°N 86.0°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-23 06:00 | 34.1°N 85.2°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-23 12:00 | 34.2°N 84.5°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-23 18:00 | 34.3°N 83.7°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-24 00:00 | 34.4°N 82.4°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-24 06:00 | 34.6°N 80.7°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1997-07-24 12:00 | 35.2°N 79.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-07-24 18:00 | 36.4°N 76.7°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1997-07-25 00:00 | 37.5°N 73.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1997-07-25 06:00 | 38.6°N 71.6°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1997-07-25 12:00 | 40.0°N 70.4°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1997-07-25 18:00 | 40.7°N 69.9°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1997-07-26 00:00 | 40.7°N 69.6°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1997-07-26 06:00 | 40.4°N 68.0°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1997-07-26 12:00 | 40.6°N 65.6°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1997-07-26 18:00 | 41.0°N 63.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-07-27 00:00 | 41.7°N 60.4°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-07-27 06:00 | 42.8°N 56.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-07-27 12:00 | 44.0°N 48.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1005 mb |
Hurricane Danny 1997 FAQ
Did Hurricane Danny 1997 make landfall?
Yes. Danny made landfall near Galliano, United States on Jul 18 1997, and near Gulf Shores, United States on Jul 19 1997, and near Fairhope, United States on Jul 19 1997, with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Danny get in 1997?
Danny peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 984 mb.
When did Danny form and dissipate?
Danny was first tracked on Jul 16 1997 and last tracked on Jul 27 1997, about 11 days in all.