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Cyclone 2B (1990)
Track & history
Peak wind
145 mph / 230 km/h
Min pressure
920 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Avanigadda
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in May 1990 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 920 mb. It made landfall near Avanigadda, India. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-03 12:00 | 9.1°N 88.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-03 18:00 | 9.2°N 87.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-04 00:00 | 9.1°N 87.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1990-05-04 06:00 | 8.8°N 86.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1990-05-04 12:00 | 9.3°N 86.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1990-05-04 18:00 | 9.3°N 86.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1990-05-05 00:00 | 9.7°N 85.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1990-05-05 06:00 | 9.9°N 84.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 999 mb |
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| 1990-05-05 12:00 | 10.0°N 84.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1990-05-05 18:00 | 10.3°N 84.0°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1990-05-06 00:00 | 10.3°N 83.5°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1990-05-06 06:00 | 10.2°N 83.3°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1990-05-06 12:00 | 10.3°N 83.0°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1990-05-06 18:00 | 10.4°N 82.6°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 976 mb |
| 1990-05-07 00:00 | 11.0°N 82.3°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 964 mb |
| 1990-05-07 06:00 | 11.2°N 82.0°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 940 mb |
| 1990-05-07 12:00 | 11.5°N 81.9°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 938 mb |
| 1990-05-07 18:00 | 12.2°N 81.9°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 950 mb |
| 1990-05-08 00:00 | 13.1°N 81.8°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 924 mb |
| 1990-05-08 06:00 | 13.6°N 81.5°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 924 mb |
| 1990-05-08 12:00 | 14.0°N 81.2°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 920 mb |
| 1990-05-08 18:00 | 14.5°N 81.0°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 950 mb |
| 1990-05-09 00:00 | 15.0°N 81.0°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 960 mb |
| 1990-05-09 06:00 | 15.3°N 81.0°E | C3 | 125 mph / 205 km/h | 960 mb |
| 1990-05-09 12:00 | 15.8°N 81.0°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 956 mb |
| 1990-05-09 18:00 | 16.1°N 80.6°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-10 00:00 | 16.6°N 80.2°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-10 06:00 | 17.0°N 79.8°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-10 12:00 | 18.0°N 79.6°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-10 18:00 | 19.2°N 79.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-11 00:00 | 20.4°N 79.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1990-05-11 06:00 | 21.4°N 80.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
Cyclone 2B 1990 FAQ
Did Cyclone 2B 1990 make landfall?
Yes. 2B made landfall near Avanigadda, India on May 9 1990, with sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 2B get in 1990?
2B peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 920 mb.
When did 2B form and dissipate?
2B was first tracked on May 3 1990 and last tracked on May 11 1990, about 8 days in all.