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Tropical Storm 24S (1998)
Track & history
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h
Min pressure
997 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1998 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-15 06:00 | 19.3°S 70.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1998-02-15 12:00 | 19.5°S 68.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-02-15 18:00 | 19.9°S 67.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-02-16 00:00 | 20.6°S 66.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-02-16 06:00 | 21.4°S 65.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1998-02-16 12:00 | 22.1°S 64.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1998-02-16 18:00 | 23.0°S 63.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1998-02-17 00:00 | 23.8°S 62.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
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| 1998-02-17 06:00 | 24.9°S 62.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1998-02-17 12:00 | 26.2°S 61.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1998-02-17 18:00 | 27.4°S 62.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1998-02-18 00:00 | 28.3°S 63.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1998-02-18 06:00 | 29.1°S 65.1°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1998-02-18 12:00 | 29.7°S 66.4°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1998-02-18 18:00 | 30.1°S 68.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1998-02-19 00:00 | 30.7°S 70.4°E | — | — | — |
Tropical Storm 24S 1998 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 24S 1998 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 24S; it stayed over water.
How strong did 24S get in 1998?
24S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 997 mb.
When did 24S form and dissipate?
24S was first tracked on Feb 15 1998 and last tracked on Feb 19 1998, about 4 days in all.