User:Jason Rees/Cyclone Cora
South Pacific cyclone in 1998
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Cora was
FormedDecember 21, 1998
ExtratropicalDecember 28, 1998
DissipatedDecember 30, 1998
Highestwinds150 km/h (90 mph)
 Cyclone Cora at peak intensity on December 18 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 21, 1998 |
| Extratropical | December 28, 1998 |
| Dissipated | December 30, 1998 |
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
| Highest winds | 150 km/h (90 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 960 hPa (mbar); 28.35 inHg |
| Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 165 km/h (105 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 954 hPa (mbar); 28.17 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 12 |
| Damage | US$12 million |
| Areas affected | Tonga |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1998–99 South Pacific cyclone season | |
Meteorological history
Map key
Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Storm type
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression