2005–06 Australian region cyclone season

Tropical cyclone season October 2019 Aus 2006 2005-2006 Australian region cyclone season summary.png 5 November 2005 26 April 2006 Monica 916 135 Glenda 910 110 10 18 12 8 1 indirect 1109 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08 2005–06 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season 2005–06 South Pacific cyclone season The 2005–06 Australian region cyclone season was an above average tropical cyclone season. It began on 1 November 2005 and ended on 30 April 2006. The regional tropical cyclone operational plan also defines a tropical cyclone year separately from a tropical cyclone season, which runs from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006. Tropical cyclones in this area are monitored by four Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs): the Australian Bureau of Meteorology in Perth, Darwin, and Brisbane; and TCWC Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.http://www.wmo.ch/web/www/TCP/TCP24-English2004.pdfSeptember 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes __TOC__ Systems Tropical Low 02S Aus 02S 2005-11-06 0750Z.jpg 2-S 2005 track.png 5 November 6 November (exited basin) 30 35 995 An area of convection persisted on 4 November about 560 km mi on north of the Cocos Islands, associated with a tight low-level circulation. With good outflow and moderate but decreasing wind shear, conditions favored development.Charlie Forecast Team 2005 4 November Significant Tropical Weather Advisory 26 April 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Nov/2005110409-ABIO.PGTW By early on 5 November, the system consisted of a partially exposed circulation with deep convection on its western side, tracking southwestward.Alpha Forecast Team 2005 5 November Significant Tropical Weather Advisory 26 April 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Nov/2005110508-ABIO.PGTW At 0400 UTC that day, the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (TCWC) in Perth issued a gale warning in association with the disturbance. Later in the day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) classified it as Tropical Cyclone 02S, and both the JTWC and TCWC Perth anticipated further strengthening.Gary Padgett 2005 November 2005 Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Summary 26 April 2008 http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2006/summ0511.htm Throughout its duration, TCWC Perth maintained the system as a 55 km/h mph on tropical low.Gary Padgett 2006 March 2006 Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Summary 13 April 2008 http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2006/summ0603.htm However, the JTWC assessed the storm as reaching peak winds of 85 km/h mph on, based on observations indicating the consolidation of convection over the center. The agency forecast the storm to strengthen further; however, by late on 6 November it had begun weakening.Joint Typhoon Warning Center 2005 Advisories for Tropical Cyclone 02S 26 April 2008 http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2006/tropical_cyclone_200602.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20080517163910/http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2006/tropical_cyclone_200602.htm 17 May 2008 live Around the same time, the storm crossed into the area of responsibility of Météo-France in Réunion (MFR); as such, it was re-designated as Tropical Depression 04. The depression continued southwestward as it slowly weakened. Early on 8 November, the JTWC issued its final warning, and six hours later, the MFR discontinued advisories while it was located about 1485 km mi on southeast of Diego Garcia. Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie–Alvin Aus Bertie Nov 23 2005 0405Z.jpg Bertie-Alvin 2005 path.png 19 November 24 November (exited basin) 100 115 928 A weak tropical low persisted on 17 November at a low latitude about 740 km mi on west-southwest of the Indonesia island of Sumatra. Early on 18 November, the TCWC Perth issued a gale warning on the system; at the time, the system consisted of cycling convection in association with several small circulations.Delta Forecast Team 2005 18 November Significant Tropical Weather Advisory 30 April 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Nov/2005111809-ABIO.PGTW The circulations organized into a well-defined center of circulation, and at 0000 UTC on 19 November it was classified as Tropical Cyclone Bertie about 835 km mi on northwest of the Cocos Islands. The storm tracked southwestward around the western periphery of a mid-level ridge between Australia and Indonesia. Environmental conditions generally favored further strengthening, with good outflow though moderate wind shear,Bravo Forecast Team 2005 19 November Significant Tropical Weather Advisory 30 April 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Nov/2005111910-ABIO.PGTW and late on 19 November the JTWC initiated advisories on Bertie.Alpha Forecast Team 2005 19 November Significant Tropical Weather Advisory (2) 30 April 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Nov/2005111921-ABIO.PGTW Tropical Cyclone Bertie gradually strengthened and became a Severe Tropical Cyclone on 21 November. The next day, TCWC Perth issued its last advisory on the cyclone, as it was expected to cross 90ºE, which separates the TCWC Perth and the Météo-France (MFR) areas of responsibility. However, Bertie turned due southward, and the MFR issued advisories for 30 hours as the cyclone remained just east of 90ºE, during which the MFR estimated Bertie attained peak winds of 185 km/h mph on. Early on 23 November, the JTWC assessed the cyclone as reaching winds of 210 km/h mph on, which is the equivalent to a marginal Category 4 on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale. On 24 November, the cyclone crossed into the area of responsibility of the MFR, and it was renamed Intense Tropical Cyclone Alvin. Shortly thereafter the storm turned to the northwest and weakened as it encountered unfavourable conditions The JTWC issued its last advisory on 26 November after it weakened to a tropical depression, and two days later the MFR discontinued advisories. The remnants of the storm continued northwestward until turning west-southwestward and dissipating on 3 December.Météo France 2007 Cyclone tropical intense: Alvin (Période du 18/11/2005 au 03/12/2005) 30 April 2008 fr http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/La_Reunion/TGPR/saisonprecedente/01.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080112135025/http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/La_Reunion/TGPR/saisonprecedente/01.html 12 January 2008 Tropical Low 04S Aus 04S 2005-12-23 0420Z.jpg 4-S 2005 path.png 21 December 23 December (exited basin) 30 25 998 A tropical low persisted on 19 December just west of 90ºE, which is just outside the area of responsibility of TCWC Perth.Gary Padgett 2005 December 2005 Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Summary 9 May 2008 http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2006/summ0512.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20080517061858/http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2006/summ0512.htm 17 May 2008 live The system initially consisted of pulsating convection in association with an elongated and partially exposed low-level circulation.Alpha Forecast Team 2005 18 December Significant Tropical Weather Advisory 9 May 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Dec/2005121818-ABIO.PGTW TCWC Perth began issuing gale warnings on the system on 22 December as the low tracked southeastward. Moderate wind shear persisted over the system, preventing immediate developmentAlpha Forecast Team 2005 22 December Significant Tropical Weather Advisory 9 May 2008 Joint Typhoon Warning Center dead ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2005/Dec/2005122218-ABIO.PGTW The low turned southwestward, and on 23 December it entered the area of responsibility of Météo-France in Réunion (MFR). Upon entering the South-West Indian Ocean, the MFR classified the system as Tropical Depression 06. Convection increased and organized, and the JTWC initiated advisories on Tropical Cyclone 04S on 24 December. However, wind shear increased shortly thereafter, and the system weakened. On 25 December, the JTWC discontinued advisories, and a day later the MFR followed suit. The remnants tracked southwestward, and the MFR again issued advisories starting on 27 December. After passing near Rodrigues, the system weakened again due to persistent vertical wind shear, and on 29 December the MFR again issued the final warning on the system. Severe Tropical Cyclone Clare Cyclone Clare Aus Clare January 2006.jpg Clare 2006 track.png 6 January 10 January 75.8 60 960 A tropical low formed north of Northern Territory and tracked roughly parallel to the coast. On 7 January, TCWC Perth started issuing tropical cyclone advisories on this system. The low became Tropical Cyclone Clare when it was located 250 km north of Cape Leveque or 430 km north of Broome. A steady strengthening trend continued and Clare peaked as a 139 km/h kn on storm, or a Category 3 cyclone on the Australian scale, with a minimum pressure of 960 hPa at the centre of the system. On 9 January the cyclone made landfall near Karratha and Dampier next day, and dissipated on the 10th as it continued inland. On 12 December 2006, the Bureau of Meteorology announced that the name "Clare" would be retired, and will never be used for an Australian Cyclone ever again.Tropical Cyclone names https://web.archive.org/web/20060615131914/http://www.bom.gov.au/catalogue/warnings/cyclone_names.shtml 15 June 2006 In preparation of the storm, 1,500 people were evacuated, while incoming flights and mining operations were closed.ESA - European Space AgencyOctober 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Although sustained wind speeds of 131 km/h and gusts of up to 142 km/h were recorded, the towns affected by TC Clare escaped with only minor structural damage. The precipitation associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Clare caused extensive flooding in the towns of Walkaway and Lake Grace over the weekend of 14–15 January.http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Fnews%2Fnewsitems%2F200601%2Fs1548322.htm WA residents to assess local flooding. 16/01/2006. ABC News Online Australian Broadcasting Corporation 30 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20140103053220/http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Fnews%2Fnewsitems%2F200601%2Fs1548322.htm 3 January 2014 dead Because it made landfall at low tide, storm surge damage was negligible.Current Tropical Cyclones https://web.archive.org/web/20090114212505/http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa/cyclone/clare/index.shtml 14 January 2009 Overall, damage was estimated to be at least A$5 million (US$3.2 million),Lake Grace Floods http://www.grahamjacobs.com.au/mediareleases06/lakegracefloods.html https://web.archive.org/web/20060824170156/http://www.grahamjacobs.com.au/mediareleases06/lakegracefloods.html 24 August 2006 20 January 2006 dead and Clare was responsible for no deaths. Tropical Cyclone Daryl Aus STC Daryl 2006.jpg Daryl 2006 track.png 18 January 22 January 54.4 50 976 On 17 January, TCWC Perth started issuing tropical cyclone advisories for a tropical low overland. The low tracked into Kuri Bay next day and developed into Tropical Cyclone Daryl. It continued to strengthen, and on 21 January briefly became a Severe Tropical Cyclone operationally but was downgraded to a 55kt Tropical Cyclone following the end of season analysis. Over the next two days, Daryl tracked parallel to the West Australian coast, mostly as a Category 2 system. Daryl continued tracking in a south-westerly direction before being downgraded to a low-pressure system on 23 January. The cyclone did not cross the coast. Tropical Low 07U Aus Monsoon Low 30 jan 2006 0445Z.jpg 24 January 1 February 30 989 A tropical low developed off the north coast of the Top End in late January. It made landfall in the Darwin area and drifted down the western border of the Northern Territory. The low brought heavy rainfall to many parts of the western Northern Territory. The low continued to move south through the Victoria River District and into the Tanami Desert. The Victoria Highway was cut by floodwaters, isolating Timber Creek and the Victoria River Crossing. On 31 January, the low deepened producing near gale-force winds. Significant Weather Summaries from Australian Bureau of Meteorology https://archive.today/20120721211854/http://www.bom.gov.au/bmrc/clfor/cfstaff/jmb/00_2006_28Jan_a.html A comprehensive discussion of the low An animated satellite picture loop for the week 26 January to 1 February Severe Tropical Cyclone Jim Aus Jim 2006-01-30 0310Z.jpg Jim 2006 track.png 25 January 30 January (exited basin) 65 65 970 On 24 January, a broad area of low pressure developed near the coast of Queensland after a monsoonal trough passed through the region. Northeasterly winds flowing into the system quickly increased convection, resulting in heavy rainfall over coastal regions of Queensland. The slow movement of the developing low continued through 26 January before turning northeast in response to a mid-level ridge to the north.Gary Padgett Typhoon 2000 25 April 2006 28 December 2009 Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for January 2006 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/jan06sum.txt On 28 January, the JTWC began monitoring the system as Tropical Storm 10PJoint Typhoon Warning Center 2007 28 December 2009 Cyclone 10P Best Track http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh102006.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20110607011451/http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh102006.txt dead 7 June 2011 and shortly after, the Bureau of Meteorology classified the storm as a Category 1 cyclone and gave it the name Jim.Staff Writer Australian Bureau of Meteorology 2006 28 December 2008 Significant Weather- January 2006 http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/services_policy/public/sigwxsum/sigw0106.shtml Jim continued to intensify as it steadily tracked east-northeastward. Upper-level outflow associated with the storm gradually improved as the cyclone neared the edge of the Bureau of Meteorology's warning area. Shortly before crossing 160°E on 30 January, Jim intensified into a Category 3 cyclone, with winds reaching 120 km/h mph on 10-minute sustained). At the same time, the JTWC assessed the system to have become a Category 1 equivalent with winds of 120 km/h mph on 1-minute sustained). After crossing 160°E, warning responsibility of the cyclone was given to the RSMC in Nadi, Fiji. Upon entering their area of responsibility, Jim sharply turned southeast, attaining a peak intensity with winds of 150 km/h mph on 10-minute sustained) as it brushed New Caledonia. By 1 February, the storm had transitioned into an extratropical cyclone, dissipating a few days later. As the storm was developing, torrential rainfall affected portions of coastal Queensland between 26 and 27 January. In a 24-hour span, 258 mm in on of rain fell in Home Hill, leading to minor flooding. On 28 January, the cyclone brushed Flinders Reef, Willis Island and Lihou Reef, bringing winds up to 65 km/h mph on to all three areas. Tropical Cyclone Kate Aus Tropical cyclone kate (2006).jpg Kate 2006 track.png 22 February 24 February 50 45 985 Cyclone Kate originated from an area of low pressure that was first identified on 22 February 2006, within a monsoonal trough.Gary Padgett 2 May 2006 Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for February 2006 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/feb06sum.htm 12 January 2010 Typhoon 2000 The system rapidly intensified throughout the day, with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology issuing their first advisory on the system that evening. Upon being classified, the system was immediately declared Tropical Cyclone Kate.2009 Australian Region Tropical Cyclone Best Tracks http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/silo/cyclones.cgi 23 December 2009 Australian Bureau of Meteorology At the same time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) also began issuing advisories on the system, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 13P.Joint Typhoon Warning Center 2007 Tropical Cyclone 15S Best Track http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh132006.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20110606203353/http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh132006.txt dead 6 June 2011 12 January 2009 United States Navy The system remained nearly stationary over the northwestern Coral Sea. Early on 23 February, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 95 km/h mph on 10-minute sustained) and a barometric pressure of 985 hPa (mbar). However, the JTWC assessed the system to have been slightly weaker, attaining peak winds of 85 km/h mph on 1-minute sustained). Kate stalled shortly thereafter and began to weaken due to increasing wind shear. Rapid weakening took place throughout the day, and JTWC declared the system dissipated early on 24 February. The Bureau of Meteorology downgraded Kate to a tropical low around the same time, although they continued to monitor the storm for several more hours before reporting that it had dissipated over open waters. Upon the cyclone's formation, the Bureau of Meteorology warned vessels to avoid the storm in anticipation of rough seas and winds gusting to 125 km/h mph on.23 February 2006 Cyclone Kate south of Papua New Guinea capital http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=22450 27 December 2009 Radio New Zealand Although the storm did not pose much of a threat to Queensland, officials urged residents to ensure their disaster kits were ready and that preparations for a moderate storm, such as storing lose outdoor objects and clearing gutters, had been completed.24 February 2006 Cyclone Kate intensifies off far-north Qld http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200602/s1577224.htm 27 December 2009 ABC Australia While the storm had no direct impact on land, large swells affected most of the Queensland coastline. In the Shire of Noosa, six surfers sustained serious injuries after wading into turbulent waters. Waves up to 1.8 m ft on tossed the six surfers, leaving them with injuries ranging from broken noses and fractured ankles to head wounds from surfboards.25 February 2006 Surfers hurt by wild waves http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2006/02/25/scd-surfers-hurt-by-wild-waves/ 27 December 2009 Sunshine Coast Daily The waves also caused additional beach erosion to parts of Papua New Guinea previously impacted by Cyclone Ingrid.Gary Padgett 2 May 2006 Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for February 2006 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/feb06sum.htm 12 January 2010 Typhoon 2000 Tropical Cyclone Emma Aus Tropical Cyclone Emma 2006.jpg Emma 2006 track.png 25 February 1 March 40 35 988 Cyclone Emma (2006) The ninth storm of the season, Cyclone Emma, originated from a southward-moving area of low pressure that was first identified on 25 February. Although classified tropical, the structure of the system represented that of a monsoonal storm. However, low wind shear and well-developed outflow gradually allowed convection to develop near the center of circulation. As the system near the Pilbara coastline of Western Australia on 27 February, it intensified into a Category 1 cyclone and attained peak winds of 75 km/h mph on 10-minute sustained).Australian Bureau of Meteorology 2009 27 December 2009 Australian Region Tropical Cyclone Best Tracks http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/silo/cyclones.cgi 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923220123/http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/silo/cyclones.cgi dead The JTWC, however, reported the storm to have been slightly weaker, attaining peak winds of 65 km/h mph on 1-minute sustained).Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy 2007 26 December 2009 Tropical Cyclone 15S Best Track http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh152006.txt 7 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607010555/http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh152006.txt dead After moving inland near Mardie, Emma weakened to a tropical low but became exceedingly large, with the cloud cover from the storm encompassing most of Western Australia. The remnants of the weak storm persisted until 1 March, at which time it dissipated over the Great Australian Bight.Gary Padgett Typhoon 2000 2 May 2006 27 December 2009 Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for February 2006 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/feb06sum.htm Although a weak storm, rainfall from Emma caused flooding in numerous parts of Western Australia. In Karratha, six people required rescue after their cars became stranded in flood waters.Staff Writer AAP General News 1 March 2006 WA: Mop up begins after Cyclone Emma crosses Pilbara coast The most significant damage took place along the Murchison River which swelled to roughly 16 km mi on in width. Although only one town was threatened by the river, large areas of farmland were inundated by the expanding river, leading to substantial agricultural losses.Staff Writer ABC Australia 14 March 2006 26 December 2009 WA rivermouth closed after waters rise http://www.abc.net.au/news/australia/wa/geraldton/200603/s1591584.htmDecember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Staff Writer ABC Australia 7 April 2006 26 December 2009 Fed Govt aid urged for flood affected farmers http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2006/04/07/1610658.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110216102229/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2006/04/07/1610658.htm dead 16 February 2011 Despite the extensive flooding, no fatalities were reported as a result of Emma. Tropical Low Aus TL 2006-03-03 0205Z.jpg 28 February 6 March 30 998 A tropical low formed in the Arafura Sea north of Nhulunbuy on 24 February. It moved northwest into the Banda Sea and deepened during the next two days. Through the remainder of February it moved slowly south-southwest into the Timor Sea. The low persisted into March but did not reach cyclone intensity. A cyclone watch was issued for a portion of Western Australia though the maximum sustained winds of the low were just 25 knots. Significant Weather Summaries from Australian Bureau of Meteorology Severe Tropical Cyclone Larry Aus Larry 2006-03-19 1045Z.jpg Larry 2006 track.png 16 March 21 March 110 115 949 Cyclone Larry TCWC Brisbane issued a gale warning for a Tropical Low in the Coral Sea on 16 March. On the same day, RSMC Nadi classified it as a deepening tropical depression (15F). On 17 March, the tropical low strengthened into Tropical Cyclone Larry. Larry moved towards the Queensland coast and gradually intensified to Category 5 on the Australian scale,WebCite query result weakening slightly before making landfall on 20 March over Innisfail. Larry was downgraded to a tropical low that night. Cyclone Larry is considered to be the worst cyclone to hit Queensland since 1931. The total damage caused by Larry was estimated to be A$1 billion (2006). Severe Tropical Cyclone Floyd Aus Floyd 2006-03-24 0650Z.jpg Floyd 2006 track.png 18 March 27 March 105 115 916 On 21 March 2006, TCWC Perth started issuing advisories on a Tropical Low. That low later strengthened into Tropical Cyclone Floyd as a Category 1 on the Australian scale. Overnight on 22 March, it became a severe tropical cyclone. Strengthening further, Floyd reached Australian Category 4 at 8 p.m. AWST (1200 UTC) on 23 March. Floyd attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds up to 105 knots (10-minute average) on 24 March. A steady weakening trend occurred thereafter and Floyd became a tropical low about 285 kilometres west northwest of Exmouth on 27 March. Severe Tropical Cyclone Wati Aus Tropical Cyclone Wati 2006.jpg Wati 2006 track.png 20 March 24 March 85 80 955 Severe Tropical Cyclone Wati originated in the South Pacific region and moved into Brisbane's area of responsibility in late March. It later moved to the south-east where cyclone watches were issued for Lord Howe Island and cyclone warnings for Norfolk Island. Severe Tropical Cyclone Glenda Aus Glenda 28 mar 2006 0200Z.jpg Glenda 2006 track.png 22 March 31 March 110 120 910 Cyclone Glenda Cyclone Glenda began as a tropical low on 15 March in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The precursor disturbance drifted over Top End and later across the northeastern portion of Western Australia, and after emerging into the Indian Ocean it strengthened into a tropical storm. Aided by favourable environmental conditions, Glenda rapidly intensified to reach Category 5 status on the Australian cyclone scale, and with a peak intensity of 910 mbar it was among the strongest cyclones on record within the Australia region. On 30 March, it moved ashore near Onslow as a Category 3 cyclone, and the next day it degenerated into a remnant tropical low over land.Bureau of Meteorology 2006 Significant Weather - March 2006 Australian Government 13 April 2008 http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/services_policy/public/sigwxsum/pdf/sigw0306.pdf The precursor disturbance produced heavy rainfall in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, causing record flooding and some road damage. Minor damage was reported at the final landfall of Glenda. Due to the sparse population and preparations made, the cyclone was not responsible for any deaths or injuries.Fire and Emergency Services Authority 2007 2005-06 Cyclones in Western Australia http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/internet/upload/353351307/docs/cyclone4.pdf 15 April 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080720191925/http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/internet/upload/353351307/docs/cyclone4.pdf 20 July 2008 In all, damages from the storm amounted to A$1.2 million ($965,000 USD).Shire of Ashburton 19 June 2007 10 June 2009 Ordinary Council Meeting http://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/publications/agendas_minutes/2007/minutes/file/at_download https://web.archive.org/web/20090608182300/http://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/publications/agendas_minutes/2007/minutes/file/at_download 8 June 2009 However, its name was later retired from the list of tropical cyclone names.Bureau of Meteorology 2008 Tropical Cyclone Names 15 April 2008 http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/about/cyclone-names.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20080921051629/http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/about/cyclone-names.shtml 21 September 2008 dead Tropical Low Aus TL 2006-03-27 0720Z.jpg 26 March 29 March 30 994 Cocos Islands faced their first cyclone threat this cyclone season on 25 March when a tropical low developed to its east-northeast. The low passed well to their east and did not develop further. The maximum sustained winds near the low were 30 knots and the minimum pressure was 994 hPa.http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/0603/06032700 27 March 2006 Tropical Weather Outlook 1 May 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070926213108/http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/0603/06032700 26 September 2007 dead Tropical Cyclone Hubert Aus Tropical Cyclone Hubert 2006.jpg Hubert 2006 track.png 5 April 7 April 50.5 55 980 TCWC Perth issued a gale warning for a Tropical Low off Northwest Australia on 4 April. The low moved erratically at first, and then towards southwest. It strengthened into Tropical Cyclone Hubert (Australian Category 1) on 5 April and to Australian Category 2 on 6 April. Prior to landfall, Hubert weakened rapidly in an unfavourable atmospheric environment, and the surface circulation was poorly defined. Eventually, Hubert was downgraded to a tropical low with maximum sustained winds to 33 knots as it crossed the coast during the night of 7 April (based on AWST). Tropical Low 21U (Elia) Aus 21U 2006-04-12 0720Z.jpg Elia 2006 path.png 10 April 13 April (exited basin) 30 40 Severe Tropical Cyclone Monica Aus Monica 2006-04-23 0055Z.jpg Monica 2006 path.png 16 April 26 April 135 155 916 Cyclone Monica The final and second most intense storm of the season, Monica originated from an area of low pressure off the coast of Papua New Guinea on 16 April.Staff Writer Australian Bureau of Meteorology 2006 22 December 2009 Severe Tropical Cyclone Monica http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/nt/nttc20060417.shtml The storm quickly developed into a Category 1 cyclone the next day, at which time it was given the name Monica. Traveling towards the west, the storm intensified into a severe tropical cyclone before making landfall in Far North Queensland, near the Lockhart River, on 19 April. After moving over land, convection associated with the storm quickly became disorganized. On 20 April, moved over the Gulf of Carpentaria and began to re-intensify. Over the following few days, deep convection formed around a 37 km mi on wide eye. Early on 22 April, the Bureau of Meteorology assessed Monica to have attained Category 5 status, on the Australian cyclone intensity scale. The JTWC also upgraded Monica to a Category 5 equivalent cyclone, on the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale.Joint Typhoon Warning Center 2007 22 December 2009 Cyclone 23S Best Track http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh232006.txt 1 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100301163656/http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh232006.txt dead The storm attained its peak intensity the following day with winds of 250 km/h (155 km/h 10-minute sustained) and a barometric pressure of 916 hPa (mbar). At the same time, the JTWC assessed the storm to have attained winds of 285 km/h mph on 1-minute sustained), ranking it as one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. On 24 April, Monica made landfall about 35 km mi on west of Maningrida, at the same intensity. Rapid weakening took place as the storm moved over land. Less than 24 hours after landfall, the storm had weakened to a tropical low. The remnants of the former-Category 5 cyclone persisted until 28 April over northern Australia. In contrast to the extreme intensity of the cyclone, relatively little structural damage resulted from it.Gary Padgett Typhoon 2000 18 August 2006 28 December 2009 Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for April 2006 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/apr06sum.txt No injuries were reported throughout the storm's existence and losses were estimated to be A$1.6 million (US$766,000).Government of Australia 2007 25 March 2009 http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/publications/annual/06-07/pubs/financial-summary.pdf Financial and Commonwealth reserves system summaries dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090514174851/http://environment.gov.au/parks/publications/annual/06-07/pubs/financial-summary.pdf 14 May 2009 However, severe environmental losses took place. In the Northern Territory, about 7,000 km2 sqmi on of trees were downed by Monica's high wind gusts.Kate Sieper ABC News 11 July 2006 25 March 2009 In the wake of Cyclone Monica http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2006/s1683500.htm In response to the large loss of forested area, it was stated that it would take several hundred years for the area to re-flourish.Kate Sieper ABC News 25 June 2006 25 March 2009 A 100-year wait to see the Arnhem forests again http://www.abc.net.au/rural/nt/content/2006/s1961143.htm Storm names Lists TCWC Perth Bertie Clare Daryl Emma Floyd Glenda Hubert TCWC Brisbane Jim Kate Larry Monica Season effects |- | Low || 20051105 5 – 8 November || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|035 20 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#TD|0995 995 hPa inHg 4 on || None || None || None || |- | Bertie-Alvin || 20051119 19 – 24 November || bgcolor=#A4|5 Category 4 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A4|185 100 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A4|0928 928 hPa inHg 4 on || None || None || None ||Severe Tropical Cyclone Bertie http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/bertie.pdf Australian Bureau of Meteorology 23 December 2012 Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre https://web.archive.org/web/20120320213215/http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/bertie.pdf 20 March 2012 2 7 August 2009 live |- | Low || 20051221 21 – 23 December || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|035 20 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#TD|0998 998 hPa inHg 4 on || None || None || None || |- | Clare || 20060106 January 6 – 10 || bgcolor=#A3|4 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A3|140 75 kn km/h mph out on 5 || bgcolor=#A3|0960 960 hPa (28.35 inHg) || Western Australia || || |- | Daryl || 20060117 17 - 23 January 2006 || bgcolor=#A2|3 Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|100 55 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A2|0976 976 hPa inHg 4 on || Western Australia || 0 None || 0 None ||Tropical Cyclone Daryl 30 May 2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/daryl.pdf Australian Bureau of Meteorology |- | Low | 20060124 24 January – 1 February | bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|035 20 kn km/h mph 5 out on | bgcolor=#TD|0989 989 hPa inHg 4 on | None || None || None || |- | Jim | 20060127 27 – 30 January | bgcolor=#A3|4 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | bgcolor=#A3|120 65 kn km/h mph 5 out on | bgcolor=#A3|0970 970 hPa inHg 4 on | None || None || None || |- | Kate || 20060222 22 – 23 February || bgcolor=#A2|3 Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|095 50 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A2|0985 985 hPa inHg 4 on || Torres Strait || 1 Unknown || 1 Unknown ||Tropical Cyclone Kate 30 May 2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/kate.shtml Australian Bureau of Meteorology2006 Tropical Cyclone Kate (2006053S11144) 2006053S11144 30 May 2022 International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship |- | Emma || 20060226 26 February – 1 March || bgcolor=#A1|2 Category 1 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A1|075 40 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A1|0988 988 hPa inHg 4 on || Western Australia || 1 Unknown || 1 Unknown ||http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/emma.pdf Australian Bureau of Meteorology 25 May 2022 Tropical Cyclone Emma |- | Low || 20060228 28 February – 6 March || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|055 30 kn km/h mph out 5 on || bgcolor=#TD|0998 998 hPa inHg 4 on || None || None || None || |- | Larry || 20060322 16 – 21 March || bgcolor=#A5|5 Category 5 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A5|205 110 kn km/h mph out 5 on || bgcolor=#A5|0949 949 hPa inHg 4 on || Queensland || 1100000000 $ || 1 || |- | Floyd || 20060318 18 – 27 March || bgcolor=#A4|5 Category 4 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A4|195 105 kn km/h mph out 5 on || bgcolor=#A4|0916 916 hPa inHg 4 on || Pilbara Coast || || None ||Severe Tropical Cyclone Floyd http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/bertie.pdf Australian Bureau of Meteorology 23 December 2012 Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre https://web.archive.org/web/20120320213017/http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/floyd.pdf 20 March 2012 2 7 August 2009 live |- | Wati | 20060320 20 March – 24 March | bgcolor=#A3|4 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | bgcolor=#A3|155 85 kn km/h mph 5 out on | bgcolor=#A3|0955 955 hPa inHg 4 on | None || None || None || |- | Glenda || 20060322 22 – 31 March || bgcolor=#A5|6 Category 5 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A5|205 110 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A5|0910 910 hPa inHg 4 on || Northern Territory, Pilbara Coast || || None ||Severe Tropical Cyclone Glenda Australian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/glenda.pdf 23 December 2012 Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre https://web.archive.org/web/20120320213620/http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/glenda.pdf 20 March 2012 2 5 August 2009 live |- | Low || 20060326 26 – 29 March || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|055 30 kn km/h mph out 5 on || bgcolor=#TD|0994 994 hPa inHg 4 on || None || None || None || |- | Hubert || 20060402 2 – 8 April || bgcolor=#A2|3 Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|095 50 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A2|0980 980 hPa inHg 4 on || Western Australia || 0 None || 0 None ||Tropical Cyclone Hubert 30 May 2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/hubert.pdf Australian Bureau of Meteorology 7 August 2009 |- | Monica || 20060416 16 – 26 April || bgcolor=#A5|6 Category 5 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A5|250 135 kn km/h mph 5 out on || bgcolor=#A5|0916 916 hPa inHg 4 on || Queensland, Northern Territory || || None || |- 17 systems 5 November – 26 April 250 km/h mph on 910 hPa (26.88 inHg) 1100000000 $ 1 See also Tropical cyclones List of Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone seasons Tropical cyclones in 2005 and 2006 Atlantic hurricane seasons: 2005, 2006 Pacific hurricane seasons: 2005, 2006 Pacific typhoon seasons: 2005, 2006 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2005, 2006 References 30em External links no Category:2005-06 Australian region cyclone season no Category:Hurricane season, 2006 no no no World Meteorological Organization Australian Bureau of Meteorology Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) https://web.archive.org/web/20100301105349/http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC 1 March 2010 Queensland cyclone photographs, State Library of Queensland. Includes photographs of the aftermath of Cyclone Larry. Bureau of Meteorology tropical cyclone database 2000 Australian region cyclone yes 2005 y Category:Australian region cyclone seasons Category:Articles which contain graphical timelines 2005 Aus 2006 Aus