Tropical Storm 16S (1989)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1989 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). It made landfall near Karratha, Australia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-02-23 00:00 | 17.1°S 117.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-23 06:00 | 17.4°S 118.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-23 12:00 | 18.1°S 118.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-23 18:00 | 19.2°S 118.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-24 00:00 | 20.0°S 117.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-24 06:00 | 20.9°S 116.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-24 12:00 | 21.9°S 116.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-02-24 18:00 | 22.7°S 116.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1989-02-25 00:00 | 23.6°S 117.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 16S 1989 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 16S 1989 make landfall?
Yes. 16S made landfall near Karratha, Australia on Feb 24 1989, with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 16S get in 1989?
16S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h).
When did 16S form and dissipate?
16S was first tracked on Feb 23 1989 and last tracked on Feb 25 1989, about 2 days in all.