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Cyclone 8A (1998)
Track & history
Peak wind
75 mph / 120 km/h
Min pressure
993 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yes
Storm history
This system formed in the North Indian in December 1998 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-11 18:00 | 10.3°N 71.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-12 00:00 | 10.3°N 70.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-12 06:00 | 10.3°N 69.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-12 12:00 | 10.3°N 69.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-12 18:00 | 10.4°N 68.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-13 00:00 | 10.6°N 68.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1998-12-13 06:00 | 11.0°N 68.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1998-12-13 12:00 | 11.5°N 67.6°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
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| 1998-12-13 18:00 | 12.1°N 67.4°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1998-12-14 00:00 | 12.4°N 67.4°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1998-12-14 06:00 | 13.1°N 67.2°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1998-12-14 12:00 | 14.0°N 66.9°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-14 18:00 | 14.9°N 66.8°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-15 00:00 | 15.6°N 66.6°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-15 06:00 | 16.7°N 65.7°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-15 12:00 | 17.1°N 65.0°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-15 18:00 | 17.4°N 64.3°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-16 00:00 | 17.8°N 63.5°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 993 mb |
| 1998-12-16 06:00 | 18.3°N 62.0°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1998-12-16 12:00 | 18.5°N 60.7°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 1998-12-16 18:00 | 18.8°N 59.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 00:00 | 18.7°N 58.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 06:00 | 18.7°N 57.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 12:00 | 19.5°N 56.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1998-12-17 18:00 | 20.4°N 55.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
Cyclone 8A 1998 FAQ
Did Cyclone 8A 1998 make landfall?
The best track records 8A crossing land, but not near a sizeable town.
How strong did 8A get in 1998?
8A peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 993 mb.
When did 8A form and dissipate?
8A was first tracked on Dec 11 1998 and last tracked on Dec 17 1998, about 6 days in all.