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Tropical Storm 5B (1985)
Track & history
Peak wind
65 mph / 100 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Kāvali
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in November 1985 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h). It made landfall near Kāvali, India. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-11-13 06:00 | 12.0°N 81.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-13 12:00 | 12.1°N 82.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-13 18:00 | 12.1°N 83.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-14 00:00 | 12.0°N 83.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-14 06:00 | 11.8°N 84.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-14 12:00 | 11.8°N 85.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-14 18:00 | 12.1°N 86.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-15 00:00 | 12.5°N 86.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1985-11-15 06:00 | 12.8°N 86.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-15 12:00 | 13.0°N 85.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-15 18:00 | 13.0°N 85.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-16 00:00 | 12.9°N 84.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-16 06:00 | 12.8°N 83.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-16 12:00 | 13.0°N 83.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-16 18:00 | 13.4°N 82.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-17 00:00 | 13.9°N 81.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-17 06:00 | 14.7°N 80.2°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-17 12:00 | 15.4°N 80.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-17 18:00 | 16.2°N 79.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-11-18 00:00 | 16.9°N 80.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 5B 1985 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 5B 1985 make landfall?
Yes. 5B made landfall near Kāvali, India on Nov 17 1985, with sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 5B get in 1985?
5B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h).
When did 5B form and dissipate?
5B was first tracked on Nov 13 1985 and last tracked on Nov 18 1985, about 5 days in all.