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Tropical Storm 18S (1997)
Track & history
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h
Min pressure
991 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1997 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-07 12:00 | 15.7°S 92.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-01-07 18:00 | 15.7°S 92.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-01-08 00:00 | 15.7°S 92.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-01-08 06:00 | 15.7°S 92.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-01-08 12:00 | 15.7°S 92.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-01-08 18:00 | 15.7°S 92.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1997-01-09 00:00 | 15.7°S 92.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-01-09 06:00 | 15.8°S 92.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
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| 1997-01-09 12:00 | 16.0°S 92.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1997-01-09 18:00 | 16.4°S 92.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-01-10 00:00 | 16.8°S 92.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-01-10 06:00 | 17.1°S 92.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-01-10 12:00 | 17.5°S 92.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-01-10 18:00 | 17.9°S 92.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1997-01-11 00:00 | 18.3°S 92.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1997-01-11 06:00 | 18.6°S 92.0°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1997-01-11 12:00 | 19.1°S 91.5°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1997-01-11 18:00 | 19.8°S 90.9°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1997-01-12 00:00 | 20.5°S 90.1°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1997-01-12 06:00 | 21.2°S 89.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1997-01-12 12:00 | 21.9°S 88.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1997-01-12 18:00 | 22.7°S 86.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-01-13 00:00 | 23.6°S 85.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-01-13 06:00 | 24.6°S 84.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-01-13 12:00 | 25.5°S 82.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-01-13 18:00 | 26.1°S 81.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 18S 1997 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 18S 1997 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 18S; it stayed over water.
How strong did 18S get in 1997?
18S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 991 mb.
When did 18S form and dissipate?
18S was first tracked on Jan 7 1997 and last tracked on Jan 13 1997, about 6 days in all.