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Tropical Storm 5B (1988)
Track & history
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in December 1988 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-12-06 06:00 | 8.2°N 89.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-06 12:00 | 8.5°N 89.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-06 18:00 | 9.0°N 89.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-07 00:00 | 9.7°N 89.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-07 06:00 | 10.3°N 89.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-07 12:00 | 10.9°N 90.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-07 18:00 | 11.1°N 90.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-08 00:00 | 11.2°N 91.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
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| 1988-12-08 06:00 | 11.7°N 92.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-08 12:00 | 12.2°N 92.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1988-12-08 18:00 | 12.7°N 92.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 5B 1988 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 5B 1988 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 5B; it stayed over water.
How strong did 5B get in 1988?
5B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h).
When did 5B form and dissipate?
5B was first tracked on Dec 6 1988 and last tracked on Dec 8 1988, about 3 days in all.