Cyclone 1B (1982)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in April 1982 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h). It made landfall near Gwa, Myanmar. The system was tracked for 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-04-30 06:00 | 11.8°N 82.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1982-04-30 12:00 | 12.5°N 82.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1982-04-30 18:00 | 13.2°N 82.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-01 00:00 | 14.1°N 82.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-01 06:00 | 14.7°N 82.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-01 12:00 | 15.1°N 82.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-01 18:00 | 15.6°N 82.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-02 00:00 | 16.1°N 83.4°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
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| 1982-05-02 06:00 | 16.4°N 84.1°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-02 12:00 | 16.6°N 84.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-02 18:00 | 17.0°N 85.5°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-03 00:00 | 17.1°N 86.3°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-03 06:00 | 17.4°N 87.4°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-03 12:00 | 17.4°N 88.5°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-03 18:00 | 17.5°N 89.8°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-04 00:00 | 17.5°N 90.9°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-04 06:00 | 17.5°N 92.3°E | C4 | 140 mph / 220 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-04 12:00 | 17.4°N 94.0°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-04 18:00 | 17.4°N 95.3°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-05 00:00 | 17.6°N 96.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-05 06:00 | 17.9°N 97.2°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1982-05-05 12:00 | 18.1°N 97.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
Cyclone 1B 1982 FAQ
Did Cyclone 1B 1982 make landfall?
Yes. 1B made landfall near Gwa, Myanmar on May 4 1982, with sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 1B get in 1982?
1B peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h).
When did 1B form and dissipate?
1B was first tracked on Apr 30 1982 and last tracked on May 5 1982, about 6 days in all.