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Tropical Storm 6B (1987)
Track & history
Peak wind
60 mph / 95 km/h
Min pressure
990 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Repalle
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in November 1987 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made landfall near Repalle, India. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-11-08 00:00 | 9.3°N 95.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-08 06:00 | 9.9°N 94.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-08 12:00 | 10.5°N 94.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-08 18:00 | 11.2°N 94.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-09 00:00 | 11.8°N 93.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-09 06:00 | 12.4°N 93.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-09 12:00 | 12.9°N 93.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-09 18:00 | 13.4°N 93.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
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| 1987-11-10 00:00 | 13.9°N 93.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-10 06:00 | 14.0°N 93.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-10 12:00 | 13.8°N 92.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-10 18:00 | 13.7°N 92.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-11 00:00 | 13.8°N 91.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-11-11 06:00 | 14.3°N 90.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1987-11-11 12:00 | 14.6°N 88.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1987-11-11 18:00 | 14.6°N 87.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1987-11-12 00:00 | 14.6°N 85.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1987-11-12 06:00 | 14.5°N 83.6°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1987-11-12 12:00 | 14.8°N 82.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 990 mb |
| 1987-11-12 18:00 | 15.4°N 81.3°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1987-11-13 00:00 | 16.2°N 80.3°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1987-11-13 06:00 | 17.0°N 79.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1987-11-13 12:00 | 17.7°N 78.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Storm 6B 1987 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 6B 1987 make landfall?
Yes. 6B made landfall near Repalle, India on Nov 12 1987, with sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 6B get in 1987?
6B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 990 mb.
When did 6B form and dissipate?
6B was first tracked on Nov 8 1987 and last tracked on Nov 13 1987, about 6 days in all.