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Cyclone 50L (2004)
Track & history
Peak wind
85 mph / 140 km/h
Min pressure
981 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Araranguá
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2004 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made landfall near Araranguá, Brazil. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-25 18:00 | 28.6°S 41.8°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2004-03-26 00:00 | 28.7°S 42.5°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2004-03-26 06:00 | 28.7°S 43.0°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2004-03-26 12:00 | 28.8°S 43.7°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2004-03-26 18:00 | 28.9°S 44.3°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2004-03-27 00:00 | 29.1°S 44.9°W | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2004-03-27 06:00 | 29.3°S 45.6°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2004-03-27 12:00 | 29.5°S 46.4°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 981 mb |
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| 2004-03-27 18:00 | 29.6°S 47.4°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2004-03-28 00:00 | 29.3°S 48.4°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2004-03-28 06:00 | 29.0°S 49.6°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2004-03-28 12:00 | 28.5°S 50.1°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 997 mb |
Cyclone 50L 2004 FAQ
Did Cyclone 50L 2004 make landfall?
Yes. 50L made landfall near Araranguá, Brazil on Mar 28 2004, with sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 50L get in 2004?
50L peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 981 mb.
When did 50L form and dissipate?
50L was first tracked on Mar 25 2004 and last tracked on Mar 28 2004, about 3 days in all.