Tropical Storm 15S (1996)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1996 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-14 18:00 | 14.2°S 86.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-15 00:00 | 14.3°S 85.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-15 06:00 | 14.5°S 84.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-15 12:00 | 14.8°S 83.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-15 18:00 | 15.3°S 82.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-16 00:00 | 16.2°S 82.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-16 06:00 | 17.4°S 81.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-16 12:00 | 18.0°S 81.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1996-02-16 18:00 | 18.3°S 81.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-17 00:00 | 18.6°S 81.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-17 06:00 | 18.9°S 81.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1996-02-17 12:00 | 19.3°S 82.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 15S 1996 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 15S 1996 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 15S; it stayed over water.
How strong did 15S get in 1996?
15S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
When did 15S form and dissipate?
15S was first tracked on Feb 14 1996 and last tracked on Feb 17 1996, about 3 days in all.