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ArchivedPeak category 4
Cyclone 1B (1997)
Track & history
Peak wind
130 mph / 215 km/h
Min pressure
964 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Hāthazāri
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in May 1997 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 964 mb. It made landfall near Hāthazāri, Bangladesh. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-13 00:00 | 3.2°N 91.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-13 06:00 | 3.3°N 91.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-13 12:00 | 3.5°N 91.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-13 18:00 | 3.7°N 91.7°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-14 00:00 | 4.0°N 91.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-14 06:00 | 4.4°N 91.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-14 12:00 | 5.1°N 91.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-14 18:00 | 6.2°N 90.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
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| 1997-05-15 00:00 | 7.2°N 90.4°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-15 06:00 | 7.7°N 90.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1997-05-15 12:00 | 8.0°N 90.4°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1997-05-15 18:00 | 8.3°N 90.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-05-16 00:00 | 8.8°N 90.6°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1997-05-16 06:00 | 9.5°N 90.8°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 1997-05-16 12:00 | 10.3°N 91.2°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1997-05-16 18:00 | 11.0°N 91.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1997-05-17 00:00 | 11.8°N 91.5°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1997-05-17 06:00 | 13.3°N 91.4°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1997-05-17 12:00 | 14.2°N 90.9°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1997-05-17 18:00 | 15.1°N 90.7°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1997-05-18 00:00 | 16.1°N 90.6°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1997-05-18 06:00 | 17.1°N 90.4°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1997-05-18 12:00 | 18.2°N 90.5°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1997-05-18 18:00 | 19.3°N 90.4°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 974 mb |
| 1997-05-19 00:00 | 20.1°N 90.8°E | C3 | 125 mph / 205 km/h | 968 mb |
| 1997-05-19 06:00 | 20.8°N 91.2°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 964 mb |
| 1997-05-19 12:00 | 22.1°N 91.6°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 964 mb |
| 1997-05-19 18:00 | 23.2°N 92.3°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-20 00:00 | 25.5°N 94.7°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | — |
| 1997-05-20 06:00 | 27.8°N 97.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
Cyclone 1B 1997 FAQ
Did Cyclone 1B 1997 make landfall?
Yes. 1B made landfall near Hāthazāri, Bangladesh on May 19 1997, with sustained winds of 120 mph (190 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 1B get in 1997?
1B peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 964 mb.
When did 1B form and dissipate?
1B was first tracked on May 13 1997 and last tracked on May 20 1997, about 7 days in all.