Tropical Depression 6L (1987)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in August 1987 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-30 12:00 | 14.0°N 32.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-08-30 18:00 | 14.2°N 33.2°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-08-31 00:00 | 14.5°N 34.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-08-31 06:00 | 14.8°N 35.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-08-31 12:00 | 15.0°N 37.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-08-31 18:00 | 15.2°N 38.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-01 00:00 | 15.5°N 39.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-01 06:00 | 15.9°N 40.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
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| 1987-09-01 12:00 | 16.0°N 42.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-01 18:00 | 16.2°N 43.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-02 00:00 | 16.7°N 44.4°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-02 06:00 | 16.9°N 45.8°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-02 12:00 | 17.0°N 47.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1987-09-02 18:00 | 17.2°N 48.2°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Tropical Depression 6L 1987 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 6L 1987 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 6L; it stayed over water.
How strong did 6L get in 1987?
6L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).
When did 6L form and dissipate?
6L was first tracked on Aug 30 1987 and last tracked on Sep 2 1987, about 3 days in all.