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Tropical Depression 26W (1998)
Track & history
Peak wind
30 mph / 45 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Santa Maria
Storm history
This system formed in the West Pacific in December 1998 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made landfall near Santa Maria, Philippines. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-17 00:00 | 10.9°N 125.0°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 06:00 | 11.6°N 123.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 12:00 | 12.5°N 122.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 18:00 | 13.4°N 122.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-18 00:00 | 14.5°N 121.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-18 06:00 | 15.4°N 121.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-18 12:00 | 16.3°N 120.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-18 18:00 | 17.5°N 120.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1998-12-19 00:00 | 18.7°N 119.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 26W 1998 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 26W 1998 make landfall?
Yes. 26W made landfall near Santa Maria, Philippines on Dec 18 1998, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 26W get in 1998?
26W peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h).
When did 26W form and dissipate?
26W was first tracked on Dec 17 1998 and last tracked on Dec 19 1998, about 2 days in all.