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ArchivedPeak category 4
Cyclone 7B (1996)
Track & history
Peak wind
130 mph / 215 km/h
Min pressure
988 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yanam
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in November 1996 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It made landfall near Yanam, India. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 00:00 | 15.0°N 97.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-01 06:00 | 15.7°N 96.5°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-01 12:00 | 15.9°N 96.0°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-01 18:00 | 16.2°N 95.2°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-02 00:00 | 16.4°N 94.3°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-02 06:00 | 16.4°N 93.5°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-02 12:00 | 16.4°N 92.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-02 18:00 | 16.2°N 92.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | — |
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| 1996-11-03 00:00 | 16.1°N 91.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-03 06:00 | 16.0°N 90.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-03 12:00 | 16.0°N 90.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-03 18:00 | 16.0°N 89.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-04 00:00 | 16.0°N 88.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-04 06:00 | 16.0°N 88.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-04 12:00 | 16.1°N 87.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-04 18:00 | 16.0°N 87.2°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1996-11-05 00:00 | 16.0°N 86.7°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1996-11-05 06:00 | 16.0°N 86.1°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1996-11-05 12:00 | 16.0°N 85.2°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1996-11-05 18:00 | 16.0°N 84.6°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1996-11-06 00:00 | 16.0°N 84.1°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 992 mb |
| 1996-11-06 06:00 | 16.2°N 83.2°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1996-11-06 12:00 | 16.5°N 82.5°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1996-11-06 18:00 | 16.8°N 81.9°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 990 mb |
| 1996-11-07 00:00 | 17.1°N 80.9°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-07 06:00 | 17.5°N 79.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-07 12:00 | 17.6°N 78.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1996-11-07 18:00 | 17.8°N 77.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
Cyclone 7B 1996 FAQ
Did Cyclone 7B 1996 make landfall?
Yes. 7B made landfall near Yanam, India on Nov 6 1996, with sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 7B get in 1996?
7B peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 988 mb.
When did 7B form and dissipate?
7B was first tracked on Nov 1 1996 and last tracked on Nov 7 1996, about 7 days in all.