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ArchivedPeak category 2
Cyclone 6B (1998)
Track & history
Peak wind
100 mph / 155 km/h
Min pressure
982 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Anakapalle
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in November 1998 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It made landfall near Anakapalle, India. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-13 00:00 | 11.4°N 87.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-13 06:00 | 11.7°N 87.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-13 12:00 | 12.3°N 87.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1998-11-13 18:00 | 12.7°N 87.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-14 00:00 | 13.2°N 86.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-14 06:00 | 14.2°N 85.9°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1998-11-14 12:00 | 14.8°N 85.3°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1998-11-14 18:00 | 15.3°N 84.8°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 992 mb |
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| 1998-11-15 00:00 | 15.8°N 84.2°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1998-11-15 06:00 | 16.7°N 83.4°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 982 mb |
| 1998-11-15 12:00 | 17.7°N 82.9°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-15 18:00 | 19.5°N 82.2°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-16 00:00 | 20.6°N 82.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1998-11-16 06:00 | 21.0°N 83.0°E | — | — | — |
Cyclone 6B 1998 FAQ
Did Cyclone 6B 1998 make landfall?
Yes. 6B made landfall near Anakapalle, India on Nov 15 1998, with sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 6B get in 1998?
6B peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 982 mb.
When did 6B form and dissipate?
6B was first tracked on Nov 13 1998 and last tracked on Nov 16 1998, about 3 days in all.