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Hurricane 12L (1991)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
972 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Halifax
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in October 1991 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 972 mb. It made landfall near Halifax, Canada. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-28 18:00 | 44.0°N 59.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1991-10-29 00:00 | 43.0°N 57.5°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1991-10-29 06:00 | 42.5°N 55.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1991-10-29 12:00 | 41.0°N 56.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 990 mb |
| 1991-10-29 18:00 | 39.5°N 57.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1991-10-30 00:00 | 39.0°N 59.5°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 981 mb |
| 1991-10-30 06:00 | 39.0°N 61.5°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 977 mb |
| 1991-10-30 12:00 | 39.0°N 63.5°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 972 mb |
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| 1991-10-30 18:00 | 39.6°N 65.8°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 1991-10-31 00:00 | 40.0°N 68.5°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 982 mb |
| 1991-10-31 06:00 | 39.0°N 71.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1991-10-31 12:00 | 37.7°N 71.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1991-10-31 18:00 | 36.7°N 71.5°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1991-11-01 00:00 | 36.0°N 70.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1991-11-01 06:00 | 36.2°N 68.5°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1991-11-01 12:00 | 37.0°N 67.0°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1991-11-01 18:00 | 38.2°N 66.5°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1991-11-02 00:00 | 39.5°N 65.7°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 981 mb |
| 1991-11-02 06:00 | 41.6°N 64.7°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1991-11-02 12:00 | 44.0°N 63.6°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1991-11-02 14:00 | 44.6°N 63.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1991-11-02 18:00 | 46.3°N 62.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1005 mb |
Hurricane 12L 1991 FAQ
Did Hurricane 12L 1991 make landfall?
Yes. 12L made landfall near Halifax, Canada on Nov 2 1991, with sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 12L get in 1991?
12L peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 972 mb.
When did 12L form and dissipate?
12L was first tracked on Oct 28 1991 and last tracked on Nov 2 1991, about 5 days in all.