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Tropical Depression 8L (1981)
Track & history
Peak wind
35 mph / 55 km/h
Min pressure
—
Dates
–
Landfall
San Fernando
Storm history
This system formed in the Atlantic in July 1981 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It made landfall near San Fernando, Mexico. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-25 06:00 | 23.3°N 91.8°W | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | — |
| 1981-07-25 12:00 | 23.8°N 93.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-07-25 18:00 | 24.0°N 94.1°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-07-26 00:00 | 24.3°N 95.2°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-07-26 06:00 | 24.8°N 96.7°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
| 1981-07-26 12:00 | 25.0°N 98.0°W | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | — |
| 1981-07-26 18:00 | 25.4°N 99.3°W | — | — | — |
Tropical Depression 8L 1981 FAQ
Did Tropical Depression 8L 1981 make landfall?
Yes. 8L made landfall near San Fernando, Mexico on Jul 26 1981, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did 8L get in 1981?
8L peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h).
When did 8L form and dissipate?
8L was first tracked on Jul 25 1981 and last tracked on Jul 26 1981, about 2 days in all.