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Tropical Storm 6L (1988)
Track & history
Peak wind
60 mph / 95 km/h
Min pressure
994 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in September 1988 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-07 00:00 | 12.5°N 17.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1988-09-07 06:00 | 13.1°N 18.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1988-09-07 12:00 | 13.8°N 18.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1988-09-07 18:00 | 14.8°N 19.0°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 1988-09-08 00:00 | 15.3°N 19.1°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1988-09-08 06:00 | 16.4°N 19.8°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1988-09-08 12:00 | 17.5°N 20.5°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1988-09-08 18:00 | 18.8°N 21.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 999 mb |
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| 1988-09-09 00:00 | 19.9°N 21.6°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 994 mb |
| 1988-09-09 06:00 | 21.4°N 22.0°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1988-09-09 12:00 | 22.9°N 22.5°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 1988-09-09 18:00 | 24.0°N 22.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 1988-09-10 00:00 | 25.0°N 23.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1009 mb |
Tropical Storm 6L 1988 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm 6L 1988 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 6L; it stayed over water.
How strong did 6L get in 1988?
6L peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 994 mb.
When did 6L form and dissipate?
6L was first tracked on Sep 7 1988 and last tracked on Sep 10 1988, about 3 days in all.