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Tropical Depression 12W (1989)
Track & history
Peak wind
35 mph / 55 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Taipei
Storm history
This system formed in the West Pacific in July 1989 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It made landfall near Taipei, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-27 00:00 | 20.5°N 132.5°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-27 06:00 | 21.7°N 133.0°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-27 12:00 | 23.0°N 133.0°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-27 18:00 | 24.3°N 132.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-28 00:00 | 25.2°N 131.2°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-28 06:00 | 25.6°N 130.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-28 12:00 | 25.7°N 129.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-28 18:00 | 25.4°N 127.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1989-07-29 00:00 | 25.0°N 126.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-29 06:00 | 24.8°N 125.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-29 12:00 | 24.6°N 124.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-29 18:00 | 24.9°N 122.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-30 00:00 | 25.2°N 121.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-30 06:00 | 25.3°N 121.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-30 12:00 | 25.1°N 120.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-30 18:00 | 24.6°N 120.0°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1989-07-31 00:00 | 23.9°N 119.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 12W 1989 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 12W 1989 make landfall?
Yes. 12W made landfall near Taipei, Taiwan on Jul 30 1989, with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 12W get in 1989?
12W peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).
When did 12W form and dissipate?
12W was first tracked on Jul 27 1989 and last tracked on Jul 31 1989, about 4 days in all.