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Tropical Storm 6B (1985)
Track & history
Peak wind
60 mph / 95 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
Nellore
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in December 1985 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h). It made landfall near Nellore, India. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-09 06:00 | 4.2°N 90.0°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-09 12:00 | 4.5°N 90.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-09 18:00 | 4.8°N 90.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-10 00:00 | 5.2°N 90.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-10 06:00 | 5.5°N 90.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-10 12:00 | 6.0°N 90.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-10 18:00 | 6.6°N 90.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-11 00:00 | 7.2°N 89.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1985-12-11 06:00 | 7.8°N 88.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-11 12:00 | 8.4°N 87.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-11 18:00 | 8.9°N 86.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-12 00:00 | 9.6°N 85.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-12 06:00 | 10.3°N 84.7°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-12 12:00 | 10.8°N 83.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-12 18:00 | 11.4°N 83.1°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-13 00:00 | 12.2°N 82.3°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-13 06:00 | 12.9°N 81.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-13 12:00 | 13.6°N 80.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-13 18:00 | 14.1°N 80.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-14 00:00 | 14.8°N 79.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1985-12-14 06:00 | 15.5°N 79.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 6B 1985 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 6B 1985 make landfall?
Yes. 6B made landfall near Nellore, India on Dec 13 1985, with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 6B get in 1985?
6B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h).
When did 6B form and dissipate?
6B was first tracked on Dec 9 1985 and last tracked on Dec 14 1985, about 5 days in all.