0 the first land that is reached or seen at the end of a journey across the sea or through the air, or the fact of arriving there: --
1 a situation in which someone or something reaches land after being at sea: --
Tropical storm Bonnie made landfall on Florida's Panhandle.
At landfall, friction is generated between the circulation of the tropical cyclone and land.
The storm quickly weakened inland and dissipated as a tropical cyclone by 24 hours after landfall.
Talas death toll continued to rise rapidly since the landfall.
When the storm made landfall, the barometric pressure fell to 28.81 inches (968 mbar), breaking a previous record set in 1910.
However, it continued northwestward and avoided landfall in the state.
Landfall coincided with high tide and proved very destructive.
Prior to landfall, flash flood watches were issued for the southern portion of the state.
A smaller number set out in perilous conditions in small boats hoping to be picked up by passing ships or to find landfall and refuge in neighbouring countries.
