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Tropical Storm Zaka (1996)
Track & history
Peak wind
45 mph / 75 km/h
Min pressure
995 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
None
Storm history
Zaka formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1996 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-09 06:00 | 21.0°S 166.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1996-03-09 12:00 | 21.5°S 168.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1996-03-09 18:00 | 22.0°S 169.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1996-03-10 00:00 | 22.7°S 171.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1996-03-10 06:00 | 24.2°S 174.1°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1996-03-10 12:00 | 26.0°S 177.3°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1996-03-10 18:00 | 27.4°S 179.1°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1996-03-11 00:00 | 29.0°S 174.6°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 997 mb |
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| 1996-03-11 06:00 | 29.9°S 169.7°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 997 mb |
| 1996-03-11 12:00 | 29.8°S 164.0°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 997 mb |
Tropical Storm Zaka 1996 FAQ
Did Tropical Storm Zaka 1996 make landfall?
No. The best track does not record a landfall for Zaka; it stayed over water.
How strong did Zaka get in 1996?
Zaka peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 995 mb.
When did Zaka form and dissipate?
Zaka was first tracked on Mar 9 1996 and last tracked on Mar 11 1996, about 2 days in all.