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Tropical Storm Jose (1981)
Track & history
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h
Min pressure
998 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Jose formed in the Atlantic in October 1981 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-29 12:00 | 25.0°N 47.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 1981-10-29 18:00 | 26.4°N 47.1°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1981-10-30 00:00 | 27.7°N 46.6°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1981-10-30 06:00 | 28.7°N 45.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1981-10-30 12:00 | 29.6°N 45.2°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1981-10-30 18:00 | 30.2°N 44.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1981-10-31 00:00 | 30.7°N 43.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1981-10-31 06:00 | 31.1°N 43.1°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
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| 1981-10-31 12:00 | 31.5°N 42.2°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1981-10-31 18:00 | 31.9°N 40.8°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1981-11-01 00:00 | 32.5°N 39.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1981-11-01 06:00 | 33.7°N 37.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1981-11-01 12:00 | 35.3°N 34.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1981-11-01 18:00 | 37.8°N 32.1°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1981-11-02 00:00 | 41.5°N 29.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm Jose 1981 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Jose 1981 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Jose; it stayed over water.
How strong did Jose get in 1981?
Jose peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 998 mb.
When did Jose form and dissipate?
Jose was first tracked on Oct 29 1981 and last tracked on Nov 2 1981, about 4 days in all.