Tropical Storm 5B (1987)

Track & history

Peak wind

65 mph / 100 km/h

Min pressure

984 mb

Dates

Oct 30 – Nov 3

Landfall

Nellore

Storm history

This system formed in the North Indian in October 1987 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made landfall near Nellore, India. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Track data

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Time UTC	Position	Strength	Wind	Pressure
1987-10-30 00:00	6.2°N 87.8°E	TD	25 mph / 35 km/h	—
1987-10-30 06:00	7.2°N 87.8°E	TD	30 mph / 45 km/h	—
1987-10-30 12:00	8.2°N 88.0°E	TD	30 mph / 45 km/h	—
1987-10-30 18:00	9.4°N 88.1°E	TD	35 mph / 55 km/h	—
1987-10-31 00:00	10.7°N 88.0°E	TD	35 mph / 55 km/h	—
1987-10-31 06:00	11.9°N 87.2°E	TD	35 mph / 55 km/h	995 mb
1987-10-31 12:00	12.8°N 86.3°E	TS	40 mph / 65 km/h	993 mb
1987-10-31 18:00	13.4°N 85.7°E	TS	45 mph / 75 km/h	993 mb

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1987-11-01 00:00	13.8°N 84.9°E	TS	50 mph / 85 km/h	992 mb
1987-11-01 06:00	13.8°N 84.4°E	TS	60 mph / 95 km/h	—
1987-11-01 12:00	13.8°N 83.7°E	TS	65 mph / 100 km/h	988 mb
1987-11-01 18:00	13.8°N 83.0°E	TS	65 mph / 100 km/h	988 mb
1987-11-02 00:00	13.8°N 82.2°E	TS	65 mph / 100 km/h	986 mb
1987-11-02 06:00	14.1°N 81.5°E	TS	65 mph / 100 km/h	984 mb
1987-11-02 12:00	14.4°N 81.0°E	TS	65 mph / 100 km/h	984 mb
1987-11-02 18:00	14.5°N 80.6°E	TS	65 mph / 100 km/h	984 mb
1987-11-03 00:00	14.7°N 79.8°E	TS	45 mph / 75 km/h	986 mb
1987-11-03 06:00	15.1°N 78.7°E	TD	30 mph / 45 km/h	992 mb
1987-11-03 12:00	15.5°N 78.0°E	TD	35 mph / 55 km/h	996 mb

Tropical Storm 5B 1987 FAQ

Did Tropical Storm 5B 1987 make landfall?

Yes. 5B made landfall near Nellore, India on Nov 2 1987, with sustained winds of 55 mph (90 km/h) at the first landfall.

How strong did 5B get in 1987?

5B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 984 mb.

When did 5B form and dissipate?

5B was first tracked on Oct 30 1987 and last tracked on Nov 3 1987, about 5 days in all.