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Tropical Depression 18W (1987)
Track & history
Peak wind
35 mph / 55 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1987 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-09-24 00:00 | 17.0°N 163.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-24 06:00 | 17.0°N 162.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-24 12:00 | 17.0°N 161.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-24 18:00 | 17.0°N 161.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-25 00:00 | 17.1°N 160.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-25 06:00 | 16.8°N 159.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-25 12:00 | 16.5°N 158.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-25 18:00 | 16.5°N 157.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1987-09-26 00:00 | 16.5°N 157.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-26 06:00 | 16.4°N 157.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 18W 1987 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 18W 1987 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 18W; it stayed over water.
How strong did 18W get in 1987?
18W peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).
When did 18W form and dissipate?
18W was first tracked on Sep 24 1987 and last tracked on Sep 26 1987, about 2 days in all.