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Tropical Storm 6B (2006)
Track & history
Peak wind
65 mph / 100 km/h
Min pressure
984 mb
Dates
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Landfall
Vetapālem
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in October 2006 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made landfall near Vetapālem, India. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-27 06:00 | 7.4°N 78.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2006-10-27 12:00 | 8.6°N 78.4°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2006-10-27 18:00 | 9.5°N 79.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2006-10-28 00:00 | 10.3°N 79.7°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2006-10-28 06:00 | 11.2°N 79.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-10-28 12:00 | 12.2°N 80.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-10-28 18:00 | 13.1°N 80.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2006-10-29 00:00 | 14.2°N 80.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
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| 2006-10-29 06:00 | 14.7°N 80.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2006-10-29 12:00 | 15.1°N 80.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2006-10-29 18:00 | 15.5°N 80.5°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2006-10-30 00:00 | 15.6°N 80.4°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2006-10-30 06:00 | 15.8°N 80.2°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2006-10-30 12:00 | 16.0°N 79.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
Tropical Storm 6B 2006 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 6B 2006 make landfall?
Yes. 6B made landfall near Vetapālem, India on Oct 30 2006, with sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 6B get in 2006?
6B peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 984 mb.
When did 6B form and dissipate?
6B was first tracked on Oct 27 2006 and last tracked on Oct 30 2006, about 3 days in all.