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Tropical Depression 15W (1999)
Track & history
Peak wind
30 mph / 45 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Ōkawa
Storm history
This system formed in the West Pacific in August 1999 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made landfall near Ōkawa, Japan. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-15 18:00 | 31.0°N 127.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-16 00:00 | 30.8°N 127.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-16 06:00 | 30.8°N 128.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-16 12:00 | 30.9°N 128.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-16 18:00 | 31.4°N 128.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-17 00:00 | 31.7°N 129.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-17 06:00 | 32.5°N 130.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-17 12:00 | 33.2°N 130.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1999-08-17 18:00 | 33.8°N 130.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-18 00:00 | 34.5°N 130.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-18 06:00 | 35.6°N 130.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-18 12:00 | 36.4°N 130.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-18 18:00 | 37.3°N 131.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-19 00:00 | 38.1°N 131.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-19 06:00 | 38.9°N 131.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-19 12:00 | 40.0°N 132.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-19 18:00 | 41.5°N 133.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-08-20 00:00 | 42.3°N 135.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 15W 1999 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 15W 1999 make landfall?
Yes. 15W made landfall near Ōkawa, Japan on Aug 17 1999, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 15W get in 1999?
15W peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h).
When did 15W form and dissipate?
15W was first tracked on Aug 15 1999 and last tracked on Aug 20 1999, about 4 days in all.