1976–77 Australian region cyclone season
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The 1976–77 Australian region cyclone season was a slightly above average tropical cyclone season.
(10-minute sustained)
| 1976–77 Australian region cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | 15 December 1976 |
| Last system dissipated | 3 May 1977 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Ted |
| • Maximum winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 945 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Tropical lows | 13 |
| Tropical cyclones | 13 |
| Severe tropical cyclones | 6 |
| Total fatalities | >2 |
| Total damage | $49 million (1977 USD) |
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Systems
Tropical Cyclone Harry
Harry formed on 15 December near the Sunda Strait, and moved west-southwest through its existence. Its maximum intensity was reached as the cyclone passed north of the Cocos-Keeling Islands. The system then weakened and dissipated well east of Madagascar.[1]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ted
Ted made landfall in Queensland on 19 December 1976. The storm killed 2 people and left $49 million in damage.[2]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Irene
Irene was the second storm of the season, and remained over the open waters, too far away to affect the coast. Its track was abnormal in its early stages, moving in a southeast direction. It eventually recurved and moved parallel to the northwest coast.[3]
Tropical Cyclone June
Tropical Cyclone Keith
Tropical Cyclone Lily
Tropical Cyclone Miles
Tropical Cyclone Nancy
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jack-Io
Severe Tropical Cyclone Karen
Tropical Cyclone Otto
Otto made landfall near Bowen, Queensland in March 1977. The storm caused minimal wind damage but caused extensive beach erosion.[4]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Leo
Leo affected Port Hedland around March 1977.
