Tropical Storm 18S (1989)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1989 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-03-07 12:00 | 17.3°S 41.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-07 18:00 | 18.0°S 41.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-08 00:00 | 18.6°S 41.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-08 06:00 | 19.4°S 41.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-08 12:00 | 20.2°S 41.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-08 18:00 | 21.2°S 41.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-09 00:00 | 22.3°S 41.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-09 06:00 | 23.9°S 42.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
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| 1989-03-09 12:00 | 25.3°S 42.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-09 18:00 | 26.5°S 43.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-10 00:00 | 27.7°S 43.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-10 06:00 | 28.9°S 43.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-10 12:00 | 29.9°S 44.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-10 18:00 | 30.5°S 44.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-11 00:00 | 31.1°S 45.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-11 06:00 | 31.7°S 46.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1989-03-11 12:00 | 32.2°S 48.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 18S 1989 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 18S 1989 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 18S; it stayed over water.
How strong did 18S get in 1989?
18S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
When did 18S form and dissipate?
18S was first tracked on Mar 7 1989 and last tracked on Mar 11 1989, about 4 days in all.