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Tropical Storm Rita (2001)
Track & history
Peak wind
45 mph / 75 km/h
Min pressure
986 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Rita formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 986 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-28 18:00 | 19.3°S 136.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 2001-03-01 00:00 | 19.6°S 136.4°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2001-03-01 06:00 | 19.7°S 135.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2001-03-01 12:00 | 19.8°S 135.7°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2001-03-01 18:00 | 19.8°S 135.1°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2001-03-02 00:00 | 20.3°S 134.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2001-03-02 06:00 | 20.7°S 134.7°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2001-03-02 12:00 | 21.0°S 134.8°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 995 mb |
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| 2001-03-02 18:00 | 21.8°S 135.1°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2001-03-03 00:00 | 22.9°S 135.2°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-03 06:00 | 23.4°S 135.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-03 12:00 | 23.9°S 135.8°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-03 18:00 | 24.5°S 136.2°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-04 00:00 | 25.4°S 136.4°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-04 06:00 | 26.6°S 136.6°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2001-03-04 12:00 | 27.7°S 136.9°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 986 mb |
| 2001-03-04 18:00 | 28.9°S 136.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-05 00:00 | 30.3°S 136.1°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2001-03-05 06:00 | 31.7°S 135.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2001-03-05 12:00 | 34.1°S 135.3°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 999 mb |
| 2001-03-05 18:00 | 36.1°S 135.4°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2001-03-06 00:00 | 38.0°S 135.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
Tropical Storm Rita 2001 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Rita 2001 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Rita; it stayed over water.
How strong did Rita get in 2001?
Rita peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 986 mb.
When did Rita form and dissipate?
Rita was first tracked on Feb 28 2001 and last tracked on Mar 6 2001, about 5 days in all.