User:Jason Rees/Cyclone Kerry
Southern Pacific cyclone in 1979
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Kerry was
FormedFebruary 13, 1979
DissipatedMarch 5, 1979
Highestwinds185 km/h (115 mph)
 Cyclone Kerry near peak intensity on 19 February | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 13, 1979 |
| Dissipated | March 5, 1979 |
| Category 4 severe tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (BOM) | |
| Highest winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 945 hPa (mbar); 27.91 inHg |
| Category 3-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 195 km/h (120 mph) |
| Overall effects | |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1978–79 Australian region cyclone season and 1978–79 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