Tropical Storm 5S (1983)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in November 1983 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 6 days.
Track data
Download CSVData source: NOAA NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. IBTrACS v04r01 use constraints.
Gahtan, Jennifer; Knapp, Kenneth R.; Schreck, Carl J. III; Diamond, Howard J.; Kossin, James P.; Kruk, Michael C. (2024). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) Project, Version 4.01. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Cite the subset used and access date. IBTrACS v04r01 dataset DOI.
| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-11-20 06:00 | 8.1°S 72.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-20 12:00 | 8.8°S 73.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-20 18:00 | 9.4°S 73.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-21 00:00 | 9.8°S 72.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-21 06:00 | 10.1°S 71.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-21 12:00 | 10.4°S 71.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-21 18:00 | 10.6°S 70.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-22 00:00 | 10.8°S 70.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1983-11-22 06:00 | 11.0°S 69.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-22 12:00 | 11.3°S 68.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-22 18:00 | 11.6°S 67.4°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-23 00:00 | 11.8°S 66.6°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-23 06:00 | 12.2°S 66.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-23 12:00 | 12.5°S 65.6°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-23 18:00 | 12.9°S 65.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-24 00:00 | 13.3°S 64.7°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-24 06:00 | 13.6°S 64.3°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-24 12:00 | 13.9°S 63.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-24 18:00 | 14.1°S 62.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-25 00:00 | 14.2°S 61.8°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-25 06:00 | 14.2°S 61.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-25 12:00 | 14.4°S 60.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1983-11-25 18:00 | 14.7°S 60.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 5S 1983 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 5S 1983 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 5S; it stayed over water.
How strong did 5S get in 1983?
5S peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h).
When did 5S form and dissipate?
5S was first tracked on Nov 20 1983 and last tracked on Nov 25 1983, about 6 days in all.