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Tropical Storm 2S (1987)
Track & history
Peak wind
45 mph / 75 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Ibo
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in November 1987 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h). It made landfall near Ibo, Mozambique. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-11-20 18:00 | 6.0°S 49.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-21 00:00 | 6.2°S 49.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-21 06:00 | 6.6°S 48.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-21 12:00 | 7.1°S 48.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-21 18:00 | 7.5°S 47.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-22 00:00 | 7.8°S 47.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-22 06:00 | 8.3°S 46.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-22 12:00 | 8.6°S 45.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1987-11-22 18:00 | 8.9°S 45.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-23 00:00 | 9.1°S 44.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-23 06:00 | 9.2°S 43.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-23 12:00 | 9.5°S 43.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-23 18:00 | 9.8°S 42.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-24 00:00 | 10.3°S 41.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-24 06:00 | 10.7°S 41.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-24 12:00 | 11.2°S 41.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-24 18:00 | 11.5°S 41.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-25 00:00 | 11.8°S 40.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-25 06:00 | 12.2°S 40.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-25 12:00 | 12.7°S 40.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-25 18:00 | 13.2°S 40.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-26 00:00 | 13.9°S 39.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-26 06:00 | 14.5°S 39.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 2S 1987 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 2S 1987 make landfall?
Yes. 2S made landfall near Ibo, Mozambique on Nov 25 1987, with sustained winds of 40 mph (60 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 2S get in 1987?
2S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h).
When did 2S form and dissipate?
2S was first tracked on Nov 20 1987 and last tracked on Nov 26 1987, about 6 days in all.