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Tropical Storm 3A (1997)
Track & history
Peak wind
40 mph / 65 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Bargaal
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in November 1997 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It made landfall near Bargaal, Somalia. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-04 00:00 | 7.8°N 68.7°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-04 06:00 | 7.8°N 68.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-04 12:00 | 7.9°N 67.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-04 18:00 | 8.0°N 67.6°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-05 00:00 | 8.0°N 67.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-05 06:00 | 8.1°N 66.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-05 12:00 | 8.3°N 66.0°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-05 18:00 | 8.5°N 65.2°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
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| 1997-11-06 00:00 | 8.9°N 64.5°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-06 06:00 | 9.1°N 63.6°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-06 12:00 | 9.2°N 62.6°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-06 18:00 | 9.4°N 61.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-07 00:00 | 9.5°N 60.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-07 06:00 | 9.5°N 59.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-07 12:00 | 9.8°N 58.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-07 18:00 | 10.1°N 56.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-08 00:00 | 10.2°N 55.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-08 06:00 | 10.3°N 54.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-08 12:00 | 10.5°N 53.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-08 18:00 | 10.6°N 52.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-09 00:00 | 10.9°N 51.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-09 06:00 | 11.2°N 51.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-09 12:00 | 11.4°N 50.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-09 18:00 | 11.7°N 50.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-10 00:00 | 11.9°N 50.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1997-11-10 06:00 | 12.3°N 50.5°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 3A 1997 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 3A 1997 make landfall?
Yes. 3A made landfall near Bargaal, Somalia on Nov 9 1997, with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 3A get in 1997?
3A peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
When did 3A form and dissipate?
3A was first tracked on Nov 4 1997 and last tracked on Nov 10 1997, about 6 days in all.