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Tropical Depression 12W (1998)
Track & history
Peak wind
35 mph / 55 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Vinh
Storm history
This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1998 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It made landfall near Vinh, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-16 18:00 | 16.0°N 110.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-17 00:00 | 16.1°N 109.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-17 06:00 | 16.2°N 109.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-17 12:00 | 16.3°N 109.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-17 18:00 | 16.4°N 108.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-18 00:00 | 16.5°N 108.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-18 06:00 | 16.7°N 108.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-18 12:00 | 17.1°N 107.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1998-09-18 18:00 | 17.4°N 107.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-19 00:00 | 17.8°N 106.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-19 06:00 | 18.2°N 106.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-19 12:00 | 18.6°N 106.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-09-19 18:00 | 18.7°N 105.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 12W 1998 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 12W 1998 make landfall?
Yes. 12W made landfall near Vinh, Vietnam on Sep 19 1998, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 12W get in 1998?
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 Sep 16 1998 and last tracked on Sep 19 1998, about 3 days in all.