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Tropical Storm 2B (1988)
Track & history
Peak wind
40 mph / 65 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Taluker Char Doani
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in October 1988 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It made landfall near Taluker Char Doani, Bangladesh. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-17 06:00 | 14.9°N 94.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-17 12:00 | 15.5°N 94.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-17 18:00 | 16.3°N 93.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-18 00:00 | 17.4°N 92.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-18 06:00 | 18.4°N 91.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-18 12:00 | 19.6°N 91.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-18 18:00 | 20.9°N 90.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-19 00:00 | 22.1°N 89.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1988-10-19 06:00 | 23.0°N 90.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-10-19 12:00 | 23.5°N 91.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 2B 1988 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 2B 1988 make landfall?
Yes. 2B made landfall near Taluker Char Doani, Bangladesh on Oct 19 1988, with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 2B get in 1988?
2B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
When did 2B form and dissipate?
2B was first tracked on Oct 17 1988 and last tracked on Oct 19 1988, about 2 days in all.