Tropical Depression 6L (1997)
Track & history
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in July 1997 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-17 06:00 | 12.0°N 51.5°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1997-07-17 12:00 | 12.5°N 52.7°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 1997-07-17 18:00 | 13.0°N 54.0°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1997-07-18 00:00 | 13.6°N 55.3°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1009 mb |
| 1997-07-18 06:00 | 14.1°N 56.6°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1011 mb |
| 1997-07-18 12:00 | 14.6°N 57.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1012 mb |
| 1997-07-18 18:00 | 14.8°N 58.9°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1013 mb |
| 1997-07-19 00:00 | 15.0°N 60.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1013 mb |
Tropical Depression 6L 1997 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 6L 1997 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for 6L; it stayed over water.
How strong did 6L get in 1997?
6L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 1008 mb.
When did 6L form and dissipate?
6L was first tracked on Jul 17 1997 and last tracked on Jul 19 1997, about 2 days in all.