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ArchivedPeak category 5
Cyclone 5B (1999)
Track & history
Peak wind
160 mph / 260 km/h
Min pressure
912 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Jagatsinghapur
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in October 1999 and peaked as a Category 5 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 912 mb. It made landfall near Jagatsinghapur, India. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 00:00 | 11.5°N 99.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-25 06:00 | 12.0°N 98.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1999-10-25 12:00 | 12.6°N 97.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-10-25 18:00 | 12.9°N 97.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-10-26 00:00 | 13.7°N 96.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-10-26 06:00 | 13.9°N 95.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-10-26 12:00 | 14.8°N 94.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-10-26 18:00 | 15.3°N 93.3°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 998 mb |
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| 1999-10-27 00:00 | 15.8°N 92.7°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-10-27 06:00 | 16.5°N 91.5°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1999-10-27 12:00 | 16.9°N 90.7°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1999-10-27 18:00 | 17.0°N 90.4°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1999-10-28 00:00 | 17.6°N 89.6°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1999-10-28 06:00 | 18.1°N 88.4°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 968 mb |
| 1999-10-28 12:00 | 18.6°N 87.9°E | C4 | 155 mph / 250 km/h | 940 mb |
| 1999-10-28 18:00 | 19.2°N 87.1°E | C5 | 160 mph / 260 km/h | 912 mb |
| 1999-10-29 00:00 | 19.6°N 86.9°E | C5 | 160 mph / 260 km/h | 912 mb |
| 1999-10-29 06:00 | 20.2°N 86.2°E | C4 | 155 mph / 250 km/h | 912 mb |
| 1999-10-29 12:00 | 20.4°N 86.0°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-29 18:00 | 20.6°N 86.0°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-30 00:00 | 20.6°N 86.0°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-30 06:00 | 20.5°N 85.9°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-30 12:00 | 20.4°N 85.9°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-30 18:00 | 20.3°N 86.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-31 00:00 | 20.1°N 85.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-31 06:00 | 19.6°N 85.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-31 12:00 | 19.2°N 85.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1999-10-31 18:00 | 19.0°N 85.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-01 00:00 | 18.9°N 85.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-01 06:00 | 18.6°N 85.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-01 12:00 | 17.9°N 85.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-01 18:00 | 17.0°N 84.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-02 00:00 | 16.1°N 84.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-02 06:00 | 15.9°N 84.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-02 12:00 | 15.8°N 84.5°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-02 18:00 | 15.7°N 84.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-03 00:00 | 15.8°N 83.7°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1999-11-03 06:00 | 16.0°N 83.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
Cyclone 5B 1999 FAQ
Did Cyclone 5B 1999 make landfall?
Yes. 5B made landfall near Jagatsinghapur, India on Oct 29 1999, with sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 5B get in 1999?
5B peaked as a Category 5 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 912 mb.
When did 5B form and dissipate?
5B was first tracked on Oct 25 1999 and last tracked on Nov 3 1999, about 9 days in all.