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Tropical Storm 4B (1987)
Track & history
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h
Min pressure
994 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Avanigadda
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in October 1987 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It made landfall near Avanigadda, India. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-14 00:00 | 12.3°N 88.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1987-10-14 06:00 | 13.1°N 87.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-10-14 12:00 | 13.7°N 86.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1987-10-14 18:00 | 14.1°N 84.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-10-15 00:00 | 14.5°N 83.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1987-10-15 06:00 | 14.9°N 82.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1987-10-15 12:00 | 15.3°N 82.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1987-10-15 18:00 | 15.8°N 81.4°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
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| 1987-10-16 00:00 | 16.3°N 80.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1987-10-16 06:00 | 16.8°N 79.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-10-16 12:00 | 16.9°N 78.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1987-10-16 18:00 | 16.8°N 77.0°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-17 00:00 | 17.2°N 76.3°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-17 06:00 | 18.0°N 75.6°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-17 12:00 | 19.0°N 75.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1987-10-17 18:00 | 19.6°N 74.5°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-18 00:00 | 20.2°N 74.3°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-18 06:00 | 21.0°N 74.9°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-18 12:00 | 22.0°N 76.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1987-10-18 18:00 | 23.1°N 77.3°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-19 00:00 | 24.1°N 78.9°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-19 06:00 | 24.9°N 81.2°E | — | — | — |
| 1987-10-19 12:00 | 25.5°N 84.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
Tropical Storm 4B 1987 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 4B 1987 make landfall?
Yes. 4B made landfall near Avanigadda, India on Oct 15 1987, with sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 4B get in 1987?
4B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 994 mb.
When did 4B form and dissipate?
4B was first tracked on Oct 14 1987 and last tracked on Oct 19 1987, about 6 days in all.