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Cyclone Manu (1986)
Track & history
Peak wind
80 mph / 130 km/h
Min pressure
970 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yes
Storm history
Manu formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 1986 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-21 00:00 | 7.9°S 155.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1986-04-21 06:00 | 8.2°S 156.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1986-04-21 12:00 | 8.3°S 156.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1986-04-21 18:00 | 8.5°S 156.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1986-04-22 00:00 | 8.8°S 155.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1986-04-22 06:00 | 9.2°S 155.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1986-04-22 12:00 | 9.6°S 155.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1986-04-22 18:00 | 10.0°S 155.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
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| 1986-04-23 00:00 | 10.4°S 154.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1986-04-23 06:00 | 11.0°S 153.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1986-04-23 12:00 | 11.7°S 153.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1986-04-23 18:00 | 12.2°S 152.1°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1986-04-24 00:00 | 12.7°S 151.0°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 985 mb |
| 1986-04-24 06:00 | 13.1°S 150.2°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1986-04-24 12:00 | 13.5°S 149.5°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 970 mb |
| 1986-04-24 18:00 | 13.8°S 148.9°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 974 mb |
| 1986-04-25 00:00 | 14.1°S 148.3°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1986-04-25 06:00 | 14.4°S 147.7°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 1986-04-25 12:00 | 14.8°S 147.2°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1986-04-25 18:00 | 15.1°S 146.7°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1986-04-26 00:00 | 15.3°S 146.0°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1986-04-26 06:00 | 15.4°S 145.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1986-04-26 12:00 | 15.6°S 145.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1986-04-26 18:00 | 15.8°S 144.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1986-04-27 00:00 | 16.0°S 144.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1007 mb |
Cyclone Manu 1986 FAQ
Did Cyclone Manu 1986 make landfall?
The best track records Manu crossing land, but not near a sizeable town.
How strong did Manu get in 1986?
Manu 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 Manu form and dissipate?
Manu was first tracked on Apr 21 1986 and last tracked on Apr 27 1986, about 6 days in all.