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Tropical Depression 5L (1981)
Track & history
Peak wind
35 mph / 55 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in June 1981 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-17 12:00 | 19.5°N 91.6°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1981-06-17 18:00 | 19.8°N 92.7°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-06-18 00:00 | 20.2°N 93.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-06-18 06:00 | 20.6°N 94.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-06-18 12:00 | 21.0°N 96.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-06-18 18:00 | 21.3°N 97.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-06-19 00:00 | 21.8°N 98.2°W | — | — | — |
Tropical Depression 5L 1981 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 5L 1981 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 5L; it stayed over water.
How strong did 5L get in 1981?
5L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).
When did 5L form and dissipate?
5L was first tracked on Jun 17 1981 and last tracked on Jun 19 1981, about 2 days in all.