Tropical Depression 15L (1980)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in October 1980 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSVData source: NOAA NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. IBTrACS v04r01 use constraints.
Gahtan, Jennifer; Knapp, Kenneth R.; Schreck, Carl J. III; Diamond, Howard J.; Kossin, James P.; Kruk, Michael C. (2024). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) Project, Version 4.01. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Cite the subset used and access date. IBTrACS v04r01 dataset DOI.
| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-16 00:00 | 16.2°N 85.2°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-16 06:00 | 16.2°N 85.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-16 12:00 | 16.2°N 85.9°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-16 18:00 | 16.2°N 86.3°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-17 00:00 | 16.2°N 86.6°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-17 06:00 | 16.2°N 86.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-17 12:00 | 16.3°N 87.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1980-10-17 18:00 | 16.4°N 87.4°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
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| 1980-10-18 00:00 | 16.5°N 87.8°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 15L 1980 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 15L 1980 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 15L; it stayed over water.
How strong did 15L get in 1980?
15L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h).
When did 15L form and dissipate?
15L was first tracked on Oct 16 1980 and last tracked on Oct 18 1980, about 2 days in all.