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Tropical Storm 12S (1985)
Track & history
Peak wind
40 mph / 65 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1985 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-12 06:00 | 10.7°S 84.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-12 12:00 | 11.2°S 85.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-12 18:00 | 11.7°S 86.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-13 00:00 | 12.1°S 86.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-13 06:00 | 12.6°S 86.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-13 12:00 | 13.1°S 86.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-13 18:00 | 13.5°S 86.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-14 00:00 | 13.8°S 86.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1985-01-14 06:00 | 14.0°S 86.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-14 12:00 | 14.3°S 86.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-14 18:00 | 14.6°S 85.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-15 00:00 | 14.8°S 85.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-15 06:00 | 14.9°S 85.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-15 12:00 | 15.2°S 85.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-15 18:00 | 15.5°S 84.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-16 00:00 | 15.8°S 84.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-16 06:00 | 16.1°S 83.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-16 12:00 | 16.6°S 82.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-16 18:00 | 17.2°S 81.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-17 00:00 | 17.8°S 80.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-17 06:00 | 18.4°S 79.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-17 12:00 | 18.8°S 77.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-01-17 18:00 | 18.9°S 77.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 12S 1985 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 12S 1985 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 12S; it stayed over water.
How strong did 12S get in 1985?
12S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
When did 12S form and dissipate?
12S was first tracked on Jan 12 1985 and last tracked on Jan 17 1985, about 6 days in all.