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Cyclone 4B (2000)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
970 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Trincomalee
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in December 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and last near Udangudi, India. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- 2000-12-26 12:00 UTCLandfall near Trincomalee, Sri Lanka · 75 mph / 120 km/h
- 2000-12-27 21:00 UTCLandfall near Udangudi, India · 50 mph / 80 km/h
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-23 06:00 | 7.8°N 85.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2000-12-23 12:00 | 7.8°N 85.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2000-12-23 18:00 | 7.9°N 84.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2000-12-24 00:00 | 7.9°N 84.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-12-24 06:00 | 8.2°N 84.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-12-24 12:00 | 8.2°N 83.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-12-24 18:00 | 8.3°N 83.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-12-25 00:00 | 8.3°N 83.4°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
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| 2000-12-25 06:00 | 8.4°N 83.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-12-25 12:00 | 8.4°N 83.2°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2000-12-25 18:00 | 8.5°N 83.0°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2000-12-26 00:00 | 8.6°N 82.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2000-12-26 06:00 | 8.6°N 81.9°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2000-12-26 12:00 | 8.5°N 81.0°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 970 mb |
| 2000-12-26 18:00 | 8.4°N 80.7°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2000-12-27 00:00 | 8.3°N 80.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2000-12-27 06:00 | 8.3°N 79.4°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 986 mb |
| 2000-12-27 12:00 | 8.3°N 78.7°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2000-12-27 18:00 | 8.4°N 78.5°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2000-12-28 00:00 | 8.4°N 77.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-12-28 06:00 | 8.5°N 77.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-12-28 12:00 | 8.9°N 76.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2000-12-28 18:00 | 9.2°N 76.0°E | — | — | — |
| 2000-12-29 00:00 | 9.0°N 75.5°E | — | — | 1002 mb |
Cyclone 4B 2000 FAQ
Did Cyclone 4B 2000 make landfall?
Yes. 4B made landfall near Trincomalee, Sri Lanka on Dec 26 2000, and near Udangudi, India on Dec 27 2000, with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 4B get in 2000?
4B peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 970 mb.
When did 4B form and dissipate?
4B was first tracked on Dec 23 2000 and last tracked on Dec 29 2000, about 6 days in all.