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Tropical Depression 18L (1988)
Track & history
Peak wind
30 mph / 45 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in September 1988 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 1 day.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-27 18:00 | 11.5°N 20.6°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-09-28 00:00 | 12.1°N 21.3°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-09-28 06:00 | 11.1°N 24.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-09-28 12:00 | 12.0°N 26.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-09-28 18:00 | 12.0°N 27.6°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-09-29 00:00 | 12.0°N 28.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 18L 1988 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 18L 1988 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 18L; it stayed over water.
How strong did 18L get in 1988?
18L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h).
When did 18L form and dissipate?
18L was first tracked on Sep 27 1988 and last tracked on Sep 29 1988, about 1 day in all.