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Hurricane Gordon (2012)
Track & history
Peak wind
110 mph / 175 km/h
Min pressure
965 mb
Dates
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Landfall
Vila Franca do Campo
Storm history
Gordon formed in the Atlantic in August 2012 and peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It made landfall near Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-15 12:00 | 27.6°N 54.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 2012-08-15 18:00 | 29.1°N 55.1°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 2012-08-16 00:00 | 30.5°N 55.4°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 2012-08-16 06:00 | 31.7°N 55.2°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 2012-08-16 12:00 | 32.9°N 54.4°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2012-08-16 18:00 | 33.9°N 53.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2012-08-17 00:00 | 34.3°N 51.1°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2012-08-17 06:00 | 34.6°N 49.1°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 998 mb |
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| 2012-08-17 12:00 | 34.4°N 47.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2012-08-17 18:00 | 34.3°N 45.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2012-08-18 00:00 | 34.2°N 43.1°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2012-08-18 06:00 | 34.0°N 41.5°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2012-08-18 12:00 | 34.0°N 39.6°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 979 mb |
| 2012-08-18 18:00 | 34.0°N 37.5°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 969 mb |
| 2012-08-19 00:00 | 34.3°N 35.0°W | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2012-08-19 06:00 | 34.7°N 32.6°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 969 mb |
| 2012-08-19 12:00 | 35.2°N 30.6°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 969 mb |
| 2012-08-19 18:00 | 35.7°N 28.5°W | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 977 mb |
| 2012-08-20 00:00 | 36.4°N 26.6°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2012-08-20 05:30 | 37.0°N 25.1°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2012-08-20 06:00 | 37.1°N 25.0°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2012-08-20 12:00 | 37.9°N 23.2°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2012-08-20 18:00 | 38.9°N 21.1°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2012-08-21 00:00 | 39.8°N 19.3°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-08-21 06:00 | 40.0°N 17.7°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2012-08-21 12:00 | 39.8°N 16.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
Hurricane Gordon 2012 FAQ
Did Hurricane Gordon 2012 make landfall?
Yes. Gordon made landfall near Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal on Aug 20 2012, with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Gordon get in 2012?
Gordon peaked as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 965 mb.
When did Gordon form and dissipate?
Gordon was first tracked on Aug 15 2012 and last tracked on Aug 21 2012, about 6 days in all.