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Tropical Storm Ernesto (1988)
Track & history
Peak wind
65 mph / 100 km/h
Min pressure
994 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Ernesto formed in the Atlantic in September 1988 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-03 00:00 | 32.5°N 60.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1016 mb |
| 1988-09-03 06:00 | 33.1°N 59.2°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1988-09-03 12:00 | 34.3°N 56.5°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1988-09-03 18:00 | 35.2°N 53.1°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1988-09-04 00:00 | 35.9°N 49.5°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 1988-09-04 06:00 | 36.6°N 44.4°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1988-09-04 12:00 | 38.0°N 39.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1988-09-04 18:00 | 40.2°N 35.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 996 mb |
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| 1988-09-05 00:00 | 43.1°N 29.7°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 994 mb |
Tropical Storm Ernesto 1988 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Ernesto 1988 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Ernesto; it stayed over water.
How strong did Ernesto get in 1988?
Ernesto 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 Ernesto form and dissipate?
Ernesto was first tracked on Sep 3 1988 and last tracked on Sep 5 1988, about 2 days in all.