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Tropical Storm 17S (1994)
Track & history
Peak wind
40 mph / 65 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Broome
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It made 2 landfalls, first near Broome, Australia and last near Port Hedland, Australia. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- 1994-02-19 03:00 UTCLandfall near Broome, Australia · 35 mph / 55 km/h
- 1994-02-20 12:00 UTCLandfall near Port Hedland, Australia · 35 mph / 55 km/h
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-02-16 00:00 | 16.2°S 124.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-16 06:00 | 16.1°S 124.4°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-16 12:00 | 15.9°S 124.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-16 18:00 | 15.7°S 124.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-17 00:00 | 15.4°S 124.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-17 06:00 | 15.3°S 124.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-17 12:00 | 15.2°S 124.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-17 18:00 | 15.2°S 124.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1994-02-18 00:00 | 15.3°S 123.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-18 06:00 | 15.5°S 123.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-18 12:00 | 15.9°S 123.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-18 18:00 | 16.3°S 122.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-19 00:00 | 16.8°S 122.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-19 06:00 | 17.5°S 122.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-19 12:00 | 18.1°S 121.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-19 18:00 | 18.6°S 121.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-20 00:00 | 19.1°S 120.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-20 06:00 | 19.6°S 120.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-20 12:00 | 20.1°S 119.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-20 18:00 | 20.5°S 118.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-21 00:00 | 20.9°S 118.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-21 06:00 | 21.2°S 117.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-21 12:00 | 21.5°S 116.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-21 18:00 | 21.7°S 116.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-22 00:00 | 21.9°S 115.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-22 06:00 | 22.2°S 114.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-22 12:00 | 22.7°S 114.2°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-22 18:00 | 23.3°S 113.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-23 00:00 | 23.9°S 113.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1994-02-23 06:00 | 24.4°S 114.0°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 17S 1994 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 17S 1994 make landfall?
Yes. 17S made landfall near Broome, Australia on Feb 19 1994, and near Port Hedland, Australia on Feb 20 1994, with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 17S get in 1994?
17S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
When did 17S form and dissipate?
17S was first tracked on Feb 16 1994 and last tracked on Feb 23 1994, about 7 days in all.