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Cyclone Helen (2013)
Track & history
Peak wind
80 mph / 130 km/h
Min pressure
970 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Machilīpatnam
Storm history
Helen formed in the North Indian in November 2013 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made landfall near Machilīpatnam, India. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-18 00:00 | 13.3°N 90.0°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2013-11-18 06:00 | 14.0°N 88.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2013-11-18 12:00 | 14.7°N 87.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2013-11-18 18:00 | 14.8°N 86.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2013-11-19 00:00 | 14.7°N 86.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2013-11-19 06:00 | 14.8°N 85.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2013-11-19 12:00 | 15.0°N 85.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2013-11-19 18:00 | 15.0°N 84.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 993 mb |
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| 2013-11-20 00:00 | 15.1°N 84.1°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 985 mb |
| 2013-11-20 06:00 | 15.3°N 84.1°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 985 mb |
| 2013-11-20 12:00 | 15.4°N 84.0°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2013-11-20 18:00 | 15.5°N 83.8°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2013-11-21 00:00 | 15.7°N 83.6°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2013-11-21 06:00 | 15.9°N 83.3°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 970 mb |
| 2013-11-21 12:00 | 16.1°N 83.0°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2013-11-21 18:00 | 16.2°N 82.6°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2013-11-22 00:00 | 16.2°N 82.0°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2013-11-22 06:00 | 16.2°N 81.4°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2013-11-22 12:00 | 15.8°N 80.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2013-11-22 18:00 | 16.1°N 80.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2013-11-23 00:00 | 16.5°N 79.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2013-11-23 06:00 | 17.2°N 78.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
Cyclone Helen 2013 FAQ
Did Cyclone Helen 2013 make landfall?
Yes. Helen made landfall near Machilīpatnam, India on Nov 22 2013, with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Helen get in 2013?
Helen peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 970 mb.
When did Helen form and dissipate?
Helen was first tracked on Nov 18 2013 and last tracked on Nov 23 2013, about 5 days in all.