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Cyclone Steve
Category 3 Australian region cyclone in 2000 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tropical Cyclone Steve was a tropical cyclone that affected northern Australia from 27 February 2000 until 11 March 2000. Cyclone Steve was noted for its longevity and traversal of northern and western Australia. It impacted on regions of northern Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia before clearing to the south of the continent. Steve is the first known Australian cyclone to make four distinct landfalls in the country.[1]
For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Steve.
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![]() Steve after peak intensity on 7 March | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 27 February 2000 |
Extratropical | 11 March 2000 |
Dissipated | 11 March 2000 |
Category 2 tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (Aus) | |
Highest winds | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 975 hPa (mbar); 28.79 inHg |
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | $60.1 million |
Areas affected | Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia |
Part of the 1999–00 Australian region cyclone season |
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