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2012 Hurricane/Tropical Data for Southern Indian Ocean

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Individual Storm Summary

Winds in knots, pressure in millibars, category is based on Saffir-Simpson scale.

#NameDateWindPresCat 
1Cyclone-2 BENILDE 28 DEC-04 JAN 85  
2Tropical Storm CHANDA 07-08 JAN 35 - 
3Tropical Storm HEIDI 10-11 JAN 55 - 
4Cyclone-1 ETHEL 19-22 JAN 75 1 
5Cyclone-4 FUNSO 19-28 JAN 120 4 
6Cyclone-1 IGGY 25 JAN-02 FEB 65 1 
7Cyclone-4 GIOVANNA 09-21 FEB 125 4 
8Tropical Storm HILWA 14-22 FEB 50 - 
9Tropical Storm IRINA 29 FEB-10 MAR 60 - 
10Tropical Storm FIFTEEN 29 FEB-01 MAR 35 - 
11Cyclone-1 KOJI 07-12 MAR 70 1 
12Cyclone-2 LUA 13-17 MAR 95 2 
13Tropical Storm NINETEEN 07-07 MAY 35 - 
14Tropical Storm KUENA 06-07 JUN 50 - 
15Cyclone-3 ANAIS 12-17 OCT 105 3 
16Tropical Storm BOLDWIN 24-25 NOV 55 - 
17Cyclone-3 CLAUDIA 06-13 DEC 105 3 
18Tropical Storm MITCHELL 28-30 DEC 45 - 
19Tropical Storm SEVEN 31-31 DEC 35 -Active

Saffir-Simpson Scale

The chart color codes intensity (category based on Saffir-Simpson scale):

Type Category Pressure (mb) Winds
(knots)
Winds
(mph)
Line Color
Depression td ----- < 34 < 39 Green
Tropical Storm TS ----- 34-63 39-73 Yellow
Hurricane 1 > 980 64-82 74-95 Red
Hurricane 2 965-980 83-95 96-110 Light Red
Hurricane 3 945-965 96-112 111-130 Magenta
Hurricane 4 920-945 113-135 131-155 Light Magenta
Hurricane 5 < 920 >135 >155 White

NOTE: Pressures are in millibars and winds are in knots where one knot is equal to 1.15 mph


Individual Storm Details

Track
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  • Tropical Storm SEVEN (31-31 DEC)
    Storm - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   311800Z --- NEAR 11.9S 56.4E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 255 DEGREES AT 13 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   REPEAT POSIT: 11.9S 56.4E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm MITCHELL (28-30 DEC)
    Storm - Max Winds: 45 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   300600Z --- NEAR 22.6S 110.0E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 185 DEGREES AT 13 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 22.6S 110.0E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-3 CLAUDIA (06-13 DEC)
    Storm - Max Winds: 105 Category: 3
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   130000Z --- NEAR 27.6S 75.3E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 150 DEGREES AT 14 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 030 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   BECOMING EXTRATROPICAL
   REPEAT POSIT: 27.6S 75.3E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm BOLDWIN (24-25 NOV)
    Storm - Max Winds: 55 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   251800Z --- NEAR 15.2S 71.6E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 250 DEGREES AT 09 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 15.2S 71.6E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-3 ANAIS (12-17 OCT)
    Storm - Max Winds: 105 Category: 3
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   171200Z --- NEAR 16.0S 56.6E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 235 DEGREES AT 11 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 015 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 16.0S 56.6E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm KUENA (06-07 JUN)
    Storm - Max Winds: 50 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 30 Category: TD


   WARNING POSITION:
   071200Z --- NEAR 8.7S 55.5E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 310 DEGREES AT 06 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 020 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 8.7S 55.5E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm NINETEEN (07-07 MAY)
    Storm - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 30 Category: TD


   WARNING POSITION:
   071200Z --- NEAR 8.1S 129.8E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 160 DEGREES AT 13 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   REPEAT POSIT: 8.1S 129.8E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-2 LUA (13-17 MAR)
    Storm - Max Winds: 95 Category: 2
    Current - Max Winds: 60 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   171200Z --- NEAR 21.5S 120.3E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 170 DEGREES AT 18 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 025 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY A COMBINATION OF
     SATELLITE, RADAR AND SYNOPTIC DATA
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 060 KT, GUSTS 075 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND
   REPEAT POSIT: 21.5S 120.3E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-1 KOJI (07-12 MAR)
    Storm - Max Winds: 70 Category: 1
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   120600Z --- NEAR 27.4S 81.7E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 135 DEGREES AT 13 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 040 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 27.4S 81.7E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm FIFTEEN (29 FEB-01 MAR)
    Storm - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 30 Category: TD


   WARNING POSITION:
   011800Z --- NEAR 15.3S 63.7E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 245 DEGREES AT 07 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 040 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 15.3S 63.7E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm IRINA (29 FEB-10 MAR)
    Storm - Max Winds: 60 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 30 Category: TD


   WARNING POSITION:
   100000Z --- NEAR 29.6S 36.3E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 270 DEGREES AT 05 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 29.6S 36.3E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm HILWA (14-22 FEB)
    Storm - Max Winds: 50 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   220600Z --- NEAR 22.5S 63.6E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 175 DEGREES AT 11 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 030 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 22.5S 63.6E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-4 GIOVANNA (09-21 FEB)
    Storm - Max Winds: 125 Category: 4
    Current - Max Winds: 30 Category: TD


   WARNING POSITION:
   210000Z --- NEAR 23.4S 52.6E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 345 DEGREES AT 07 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 045 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 23.4S 52.6E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-1 IGGY (25 JAN-02 FEB)
    Storm - Max Winds: 65 Category: 1
    Current - Max Winds: 30 Category: TD


   WARNING POSITION:
   021200Z --- NEAR 29.9S 113.5E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 095 DEGREES AT 14 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 030 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 29.9S 113.5E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-4 FUNSO (19-28 JAN)
    Storm - Max Winds: 120 Category: 4
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   281800Z --- NEAR 31.0S 43.3E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 140 DEGREES AT 17 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 040 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   BECOMING EXTRATROPICAL
   REPEAT POSIT: 31.0S 43.3E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Cyclone-1 ETHEL (19-22 JAN)
    Storm - Max Winds: 75 Category: 1
    Current - Max Winds: 45 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   221200Z --- NEAR 28.1S 65.4E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 160 DEGREES AT 20 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 045 KT, GUSTS 055 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   EXTRATROPICAL
   REPEAT POSIT: 28.1S 65.4E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm HEIDI (10-11 JAN)
    Storm - Max Winds: 55 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 45 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   111800Z --- NEAR 20.1S 118.7E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 200 DEGREES AT 05 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 020 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY A COMBINATION OF
     SATELLITE AND RADAR
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 045 KT, GUSTS 055 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   RADIUS OF 034 KT WINDS - 050 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
                            050 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
                            050 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
                            050 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
   REPEAT POSIT: 20.1S 118.7E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
Current: TrackTrack
  • Tropical Storm CHANDA (07-08 JAN)
    Storm - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS
    Current - Max Winds: 35 Category: TS


   WARNING POSITION:
   081800Z --- NEAR 20.3S 43.8E
     MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 130 DEGREES AT 06 KTS
     POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 060 NM
     POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
   PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
   MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
   WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
   DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER WATER
   REPEAT POSIT: 20.3S 43.8E
    ---
   FORECASTS:
Track
  • Cyclone-2 BENILDE (28 DEC-04 JAN)
    Storm - Max Winds: 85 Category: 2