Tropical Storm 18P (2026)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2026 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It did not make landfall. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 06:00 | 16.9°S 172.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2026-01-28 12:00 | 18.9°S 173.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 70 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2026-01-28 18:00 | 21.4°S 173.8°E | TS | 60 mph / 100 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2026-01-29 00:00 | 23.4°S 173.7°E | TS | 60 mph / 100 km/h | 988 mb |
| 2026-01-29 06:00 | 24.9°S 173.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2026-01-29 12:00 | 26.2°S 172.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 70 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2026-01-29 18:00 | 26.9°S 171.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
Tropical Storm 18P 2026 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 18P 2026 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 18P; it stayed over water.
How strong did 18P get in 2026?
18P peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 988 mb.
When did 18P form and dissipate?
18P was first tracked on Jan 28 2026 and last tracked on Jan 29 2026, about 2 days in all.