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Tropical Depression 12L (1981)
Track & history
Peak wind
35 mph / 55 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Aldama
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in August 1981 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It made landfall near Aldama, Mexico. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 18:00 | 20.7°N 92.6°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-27 00:00 | 21.0°N 93.6°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-27 06:00 | 21.2°N 94.2°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-27 12:00 | 21.6°N 95.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-27 18:00 | 22.0°N 95.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-28 00:00 | 22.3°N 96.7°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-28 06:00 | 22.8°N 97.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-28 12:00 | 23.0°N 98.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1981-08-28 18:00 | 24.0°N 98.2°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-29 00:00 | 24.7°N 98.6°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-29 06:00 | 25.2°N 98.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-08-29 12:00 | 26.0°N 99.0°W | — | — | — |
Tropical Depression 12L 1981 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 12L 1981 make landfall?
Yes. 12L made landfall near Aldama, Mexico on Aug 28 1981, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 12L get in 1981?
12L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).
When did 12L form and dissipate?
12L was first tracked on Aug 26 1981 and last tracked on Aug 29 1981, about 3 days in all.