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Tropical Storm Erika (1991)
Track & history
Peak wind
60 mph / 95 km/h
Min pressure
997 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Ponta Delgada
Storm history
Erika formed in the Atlantic in September 1991 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It made landfall near Ponta Delgada, Portugal. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-08 18:00 | 24.2°N 49.1°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1991-09-09 00:00 | 25.4°N 50.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1991-09-09 06:00 | 26.8°N 50.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1991-09-09 12:00 | 27.8°N 52.3°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1991-09-09 18:00 | 29.3°N 53.1°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1991-09-10 00:00 | 31.2°N 51.7°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1991-09-10 06:00 | 33.0°N 49.3°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-09-10 12:00 | 34.7°N 46.1°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 998 mb |
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| 1991-09-10 18:00 | 35.8°N 42.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1991-09-11 00:00 | 36.5°N 38.7°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1991-09-11 06:00 | 36.8°N 35.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1991-09-11 12:00 | 37.0°N 31.9°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1991-09-11 18:00 | 37.1°N 29.3°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1991-09-12 00:00 | 37.3°N 27.2°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1991-09-12 03:00 | 37.7°N 25.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1991-09-12 06:00 | 37.9°N 25.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1991-09-12 12:00 | 38.8°N 23.3°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1991-09-12 18:00 | 39.5°N 21.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1013 mb |
Tropical Storm Erika 1991 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Erika 1991 make landfall?
Yes. Erika made landfall near Ponta Delgada, Portugal on Sep 12 1991, with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Erika get in 1991?
Erika peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 997 mb.
When did Erika form and dissipate?
Erika was first tracked on Sep 8 1991 and last tracked on Sep 12 1991, about 4 days in all.