2013–14 Australian region cyclone season

Tropical cyclone season May 2020 Aus 2014 20 November 2013 26 April 2014 Ita 922 120 10 16 10 5 56.11 22 total 1150 2013-14 Australian region cyclone season summary.png 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 2013–14 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season 2013–14 South Pacific cyclone season The 2013–14 Australian region cyclone season was a slightly below-average tropical cyclone season, with 10 tropical cyclones occurring within the Australian region. It officially started on 1 November 2013, and ended on 30 April 2014. The regional tropical cyclone operational plan defines a "tropical cyclone year" separately from a "tropical cyclone season"; the "tropical cyclone year" began on 1 July 2013 and ended on 30 June 2014.http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/tcp/documents/TCP24_RAVOpPlan_2012.pdf WMO Tropical Cyclone Operational plan for the South Pacific & Southeast indian Ocean, 2012 Edition 4 July 2013 After two seasons with no cyclones of Category 5 intensity, this season saw two of the ten named storms reaching this level: Gillian and Ita. Of the two systems, Gillian rapidly intensified from a tropical low to a Category 5 in just 48 hours but caused only minor damage. Ita was ultimately the strongest and most intense system inside the basin and made landfall on the Far North Queensland coast near Cooktown, causing minor damage but significant flooding. In addition, significant damage was also caused by Christine in the towns of Wickham and Roebourne in Western Australia while Fletcher dumped over 1,250 mm of rainfall on the Queensland town of Kowanyama, making it the fifth-wettest tropical cyclone in the country on record. __TOC__ Seasonal forecasts Region Chance ofmore Averagenumber Actualactivity Whole57%1110 Western 53%73 North-Western 55%53 Northern 52%33 Eastern 53%33 Southern Pacific48%158 Western South Pacific56%84 Eastern South Pacific47%114Source: BOM's Seasonal Outlooks for Tropical Cyclones. Region Normalnumber Numberpredicted Actualactivity GCACIC Whole12-151310 GCACIC Western9-1095 GCACIC Eastern5-657 NIWA109-1010Sources:Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average or slightly above average numbers for many islands likely, and increased activity in the late season near Tonga and Niue http://www.niwa.co.nz/news/southwest-pacific-tropical-cyclone-outlook-near-average-or-slightly-above-average-numbers-for-many-i National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research 8 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130122105533/http://www.niwa.co.nz/news/southwest-pacific-tropical-cyclone-outlook-near-average-or-slightly-above-average-numbers-for-many-i 22 January 2013 18 October 2012 liveCity University of Hong Kong Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre http://www.cityu.edu.hk/gcacic/Research_Brief_201302.pdf 2013–14 Predictions of Seasonal Tropical Cyclone Activity in the Australian region 18 November 2013 16 January 2014 Ahead of the cyclone season, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), the New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and various other Pacific Meteorological services, all contributed towards the Island Climate Update tropical cyclone outlook that was released during October 2013.http://www.niwa.co.nz/news/southwest-pacific-tropical-cyclone-outlook-near-average-tropical-cyclone-numbers-for-the-region-is-l Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average tropical cyclone numbers for the region is likely, with increased activity in the late season The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research 11 October 2013 21 October 2013 The outlook took into account the ENSO neutral conditions that had been observed across the Pacific and analogue seasons with ENSO neutral conditions occurring during the season. The outlook called for a near average number of tropical cyclones for the 2013–14 season, with eight to twelve named tropical cyclones, to occur between 135°E and 120°W compared to an average of 10. At least four of the tropical cyclones were expected to become category 3 severe tropical cyclones, while three could become category 4 severe tropical cyclones, they also noted that a Category 5 severe tropical cyclone was unlikely to occur. In addition to contributing towards the Island Climate Update outlook, the BoM issued eight seasonal forecasts during October 2013, for the Australian region and the Southern Pacific with each forecast covering the whole tropical cyclone year.2013–2014 Australian Tropical Cyclone Season Outlook Australian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/tc.shtml 14 October 2013 National Climate Centre https://web.archive.org/web/20131007061251/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/tc.shtml 7 October 2013 14 October 2013 dead Each forecast issued took into account the current neutral ENSO conditions that were forecast to continue during the season. For the basin as a whole they predicted that there was a 57% chance that the season would be near its average of around 11 tropical cyclones. For the Western region between 90°E and 125°E, the BoM forecast that the area would see activity near to or slightly below the average of 7, with a 53% chance of an above average cyclone season. TCWC Perth also noted that there was a likelihood of two tropical cyclones and a significant likelihood of at least one severe tropical cyclone impacting Western Australia.Australian Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Seasonal Tropical Cyclone Outlook http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/outlooks/seasonal/wa.shtml 16 January 2014 Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre https://web.archive.org/web/20140212063852/http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/outlooks/seasonal/wa.shtml 12 February 2014 14 October 2013 live For the North-Western subregion between 105°E and 130°E, it was predicted that activity would be near normal with a 55% chance of above average tropical cyclone activity. The Northern Territory which was defined as being between as being 125°E and 142.5°E had a 52% chance of an above average season, with TCWC Darwin noting that all of the climate drivers were pointing towards a typical tropical cyclone season for Northern Australia.Australian Bureau of Meteorology Tropical Cyclone Seasonal Outlook for the Northern Territory http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/outlooks/seasonal/nt.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140116010101/http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/outlooks/seasonal/nt.shtml 16 January 2014 Darwin Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre 16 January 2014 14 October 2013 dead The Eastern region between 142.5°E and 160°E had a 53% chance of having an above average tropical cyclone season. The BoM also issued 3 seasonal forecasts for the Southern Pacific between 142.5°E and 120°W, one for the Western Southern Pacific region between 142.5°E and 165°E and one for the Eastern Southern Pacific region between 165°E and 120°W.2013–2014 South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season Outlook Australian Bureau of Meteorology National Climate Centre http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/south-pacific/tc.shtml 16 October 2013 16 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105080550/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/south-pacific/tc.shtml 5 November 2013 dead They noted that the tropical Pacific Ocean was currently experiencing neutral ENSO conditions which meant that there was no strong shift expected in the average location of tropical cyclone formation. They also noted that there was nothing in the broad climate drivers to suggest anything, but a typical tropical cyclone season for the South Pacific. As a result, they predicted that the region as a whole, would experience near average tropical cyclone activity during the coming season with a 48% chance of it being above average. The Western region was predicted to have 56% chance of being above average while the Eastern region had a 47% chance of being above average. During November 2013 the Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre (GCACIC), issued seasonal forecasts for the whole basin and one each for the regions to the east and west of 135°E. For the overall basin they predicted that tropical cyclone activity in the entire Australian region was likely to be near normal with 13 tropical cyclones predicted to occur. However, it was suggested that the season could be below average since the region had been in an inactive era since around 2000, and two of the indicators they had used to predict the season suggested below average activity. For the Western region it was predicted that activity would be near normal with 9 tropical cyclones occurring, while the Eastern region was predicted to have 5 tropical cyclones occurring. Seasonal summary Systems Tropical Cyclone Alessia Aus 20 November 1 December Alessia Nov 27 2013 0100Z.jpg Alessia 2013 path.png 45 45 991 Cyclone Alessia The first storm of the season originated from a developing low-pressure area south of Java in the Indian Ocean on 20 November. The system tracked southeastward, and organized only slowly due to moderate wind shear. However, at 0600 on 21 November, TCWC Perth initiated advisories on Tropical Low 01U.Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Perth Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin, 0622 UTC 21/11/2013 21 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201311210623.htm dead https://archive.today/20240526220739/https://www.webcitation.org/6LI7p6jjZ?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201311210623.htm 26 May 2024 Over the course of the next day, the disturbance continued toward the east-southeast into an environment more conducive for further intensification, and as a result, its structure began to improve.Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Perth Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin, 0703 UTC 22/11/2013 22 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311222100.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521202730/https://www.webcitation.org/6LL6owY4Z?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311222100.htm 21 May 2024 At 0900 UTC, the JTWC designated the system Tropical Cyclone 02S, noting that the storm's center of circulation had become better-defined, with an improved convection pattern.Tropical Cyclone 0S2 Warning Number 001 22 November 2013 Joint Typhoon Warning Center 24 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201311221318.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521202811/https://www.webcitation.org/6LL6XwBtw?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201311221318.htm 21 May 2024 Three hours later, the BoM upgraded the low to Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Alessia.Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Perth Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin, 1318 UTC 22/11/2013 22 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201311221318.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521202811/https://www.webcitation.org/6LL6XwBtw?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201311221318.htm 21 May 2024 Tracking toward the east around the southern periphery of a ridge to the north, the abnormally small cyclone approached the Kimberley coastline on 23 November.Tropical Cyclone 0S2 Warning Number 003 23 November 2013 Joint Typhoon Warning Center 24 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311230900.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521203050/https://www.webcitation.org/6LMiZthUO?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311230900.htm 21 May 2024Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Perth Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin, 1936 UTC 23/11/2013 23 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-ADRM_201311231936.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521202852/https://www.webcitation.org/6LMigRerG?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-ADRM_201311231936.htm 21 May 2024 Alessia remained a marginal Category 1 cyclone as it skirted the northern Kimberley coast, passing just south of Troughton Island before emerging into the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf.Tropical Cyclone 0S2 Warning Number 004 23 November 2013 Joint Typhoon Warning Center 24 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311232100.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521202931/https://www.webcitation.org/6LMiZfddM?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311232100.htm 21 May 2024 The JTWC issued its final warning on 02S at 0600 UTC on 24 November,Tropical Cyclone 0S2 Warning Number 005 24 November 2013 Joint Typhoon Warning Center 24 November 2013 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311240900.htm dead https://archive.today/20240521203010/https://www.webcitation.org/6LMiZPpYR?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS31-PGTW_201311240900.htm 21 May 2024 Increased wind shear took its toll on the already disheveled cyclone, leaving the system vertically decoupled; it made its final landfall near the Anson Bay, Daly and Reynolds River Floodplains area of the Top End midday local time on 24 November. According to the BoM, Alessia deteriorated below tropical cyclone status by 1200 UTC.Tropical Cyclone Outlook Alessia reformed in the Gulf of Carpentaria on 27 November, around 100 km northeast of Borroloola. During the next day, Alessia moved ashore and turned towards the east. On 28 November, Alessia weakened below tropical cyclone intensity again, and turned towards the west again. On 29 November, Alessia completed a loop and re-entered the Gulf of Carpentaria. During the next several days, Alessia turned back towards the east, while continuing to weaken. On 1 December, Alessia moved over land once again, as the system continued moving westwards. Early on 2 December, Alessia was dropped from TCWC Perth's Tropical Weather Outlook, as the system dissipated.Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Western Region Rainfall was unusually light for even a weak tropical cyclone, with no major rain totals after Alessia's first landfall. Rainfall in the Gulf of Carpentaria was heavier, Centre Island recorded 290.4 mm in on,Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology November 2013 4 December 2013 McArthur River Mine, Northern Territory November 2013 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201311/html/IDCJDW8031.201311.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20131216092620/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201311/html/IDCJDW8031.201311.shtml 16 December 2013 dead the McArthur River Mine 172.2 mm in onDaily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology November 2013 4 December 2013 Centre Island, Northern Territory November 2013 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201311/html/IDCJDW8010.201311.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20131216092120/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201311/html/IDCJDW8010.201311.shtml 16 December 2013 dead and Borroloola 88.6 mm in on.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology November 2013 4 December 2013 Borroloola, Northern Territory November 2013 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201311/html/IDCJDW8007.201311.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20131216091446/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201311/html/IDCJDW8007.201311.shtml 16 December 2013 dead Severe Tropical Cyclone Bruce Aus 16 December 19 December (Exited basin) Bruce Dec 19 2013 0713Z.jpg Bruce 2013 path.png 85 105 959 In mid-December 2013, an active monsoon trough became established over the eastern Indian Ocean, near southwestern Indonesia.Bureau of Meteorology Government of Australia 2014 7 March 2014 Severe Tropical Cyclone Bruce http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/wa/watc20131216.shtml By 15 December, an area of low pressure developed about 535 km (330 mi) northeast of the Cocos Islands. Scatterometer passes revealed a well-defined circulation while satellite imagery showed fragmented convective banding features wrapping into the system. Situated to the north of a subtropical ridge, favorable diffluence supported convective development; however, concurrent moderate to high wind shear mitigated this.Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy 15 December 2013 7 March 2014 Significant Tropical Weather Outlook for the Indian Ocean http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ab/abio10.pgtw..txt https://archive.today/20240521203130/https://www.webcitation.org/6LuJtcB2n?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/ABIO10-PGTW_201312151500.htm 21 May 2024 live On 16 December, the BOM began monitoring the system as a tropical low, assigning it the identifier 03U. Tracking generally southwest over the following day, deep convection became increasingly organized around the centre of circulation and banding features steadily improved. Owing to this development, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert.Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy 17 December 2013 7 March 2014 Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtxs21.pgtw..txt https://archive.today/20240521203211/https://www.webcitation.org/6Lvbl0bLa?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS21-PGTW_201312170300.htm 21 May 2024 live Environmental conditions improved markedly by 17 December, with wind shear lessening and excellent outflow into an upper-level low over Western Australia developing. Around 1800 UTC that day, the JTWC issued their first advisory on the system, designating it Tropical Cyclone 04S.Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy 17 December 2013 7 March 2014 Tropical Cyclone 04S (Four) Warning Nr 001 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtxs32.pgtw..txt https://archive.today/20240521203332/https://www.webcitation.org/6Lx7wdCGP?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS32-PGTW_201312172100.htm 21 May 2024 live Early on 18 December, the BOM upgraded the low to a tropical cyclone and assigned it the name Bruce. At this time, Bruce was situated roughly 210 km (130 mi) north of the Cocos Islands. Near-gale-force winds were reported on the island despite its distance, indicating stronger winds were likely near its center.Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre Government of Australia 18 December 2013 7 March 2014 Tropical Cyclone Bruce Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau01.aprf..txt https://archive.today/20240521203251/https://www.webcitation.org/6Lx7bIqmn?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201312180049.htm 21 May 2024 live Maintaining a general southwest to west-southwest track along the subtropical ridge, Bruce steadily intensified.Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy 18 December 2013 7 March 2014 Tropical Cyclone 04S (Bruce) Warning Nr 002 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtxs32.pgtw..txt https://archive.today/20240521203537/https://www.webcitation.org/6LyfDwH99?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS32-PGTW_201312180900.htm 21 May 2024 live Increasingly rapid development took place later that day as the storm passed roughly 200 km mi on northwest of the Cocos Islands. Periodic gale-force winds and heavy rains impacted the Cocos Islands; a peak gust of 91 km/h mph on was measured on 18 December while gusts up to 67 km/h mph on continued into the following day. During the same period, a total of 114 mm in on of rain fell.Bureau of Meteorology Government of Australia 2013 7 March 2014 Cocos Island December 2013 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201312/pdf/IDCJDW6027.201312.pdf 14 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140214122132/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201312/pdf/IDCJDW6027.201312.pdf dead No damage was reported in relation to the storm. With elevated oceanic heat content in the storm's path, Bruce attained severe tropical cyclone status — having sustained winds of at least 120 km/h mph on 5 — early on 19 December.Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre Government of Australia 19 December 2013 7 March 2014 Severe Tropical Cyclone Bruce Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau01.aprf..txt https://archive.today/20240521203453/https://www.webcitation.org/6LyerKmQr?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201312190119.htm 21 May 2024 live A broad, ragged eye feature became apparent on visible satellite imagery that day,Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre Government of Australia 19 December 2013 7 March 2014 Severe Tropical Cyclone Bruce Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau01.aprf..txt https://archive.today/20240521203412/https://www.webcitation.org/6Lyer4cdY?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201312190644.htm 21 May 2024 live and deep convection soon consolidated around the eyewall.Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy 19 December 2013 7 March 2014 Tropical Cyclone 04S (Bruce) Warning Nr 005 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtxs32.pgtw..txt https://archive.today/20240521203654/https://www.webcitation.org/6M0CZ4KI7?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTXS32-PGTW_201312191500.htm 21 May 2024 live Around 1800 UTC, the cyclone crossed 90°E, leaving the BOM's area of responsibility and entering that of Météo-France. At this time, Bruce was estimated to be a high-end Category 3 on the Australian intensity scale with winds of 155 km/h mph on 5 and a barometric pressure of 961 mbar (hPa; 961 mbar inHg on on 4 out).Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre Government of Australia 19 December 2013 7 March 2014 Severe Tropical Cyclone Bruce Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau01.aprf..txt https://archive.today/20240521203614/https://www.webcitation.org/6M0COzIgz?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-APRF_201312191822.htm 21 May 2024 live On 25 December, the remnants of Bruce re-entered the Australian region basin. Severe Tropical Cyclone Christine Cyclone Christine Aus 22 December 1 January Christine Dec 30 2013 0615Z.jpg Christine 2013 path.png 90 100 948 November 2014 On 25 December, TCWC Perth started to monitor a discrete center, that had developed within the broad monsoon circulation. Over the next couple of days the system intensified further and became a tropical cyclone on 28 December, gaining the name Christine.Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 15 http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDW24100.txt Bureau of Meteorology 28 December 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150923220235/http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDW24100.txt 23 September 2015 It intensified overnight and was upgraded to Category 2 status by the Bureau of Meteorology, before intensifying into a Category 4 system. On 30 December, Christine made landfall near Port Hedland, directly between Roebourne and Whim Creek. The name Christine was retired and was replaced to Catherine. Tropical Low 05U Aus 10 January 23 January TL 06U Jan 17 2014 0135Z.jpg 05U 2014 path.png low 989 On 10 January, TCWC Darwin reported that a weak tropical low had formed in the Arafura Sea north of the Arnhem Land.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201401100450.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, Issued at 2:20 pm CST on Friday 10 January 2014 10 January 2014 10 January 2014 TCWC Darwin dead https://archive.today/20240521204259/https://www.webcitation.org/6MWiOUo7I?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201401100450.htm 21 May 2024 The low remained stationary on 11 January and continued to maintain its intensity.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201401110445.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, Issued at 2:15 pm CST on Saturday 11 January 2014 11 January 2014 11 January 2014 TCWC Darwin dead https://archive.today/20240521204340/https://www.webcitation.org/6MXvE2XD8?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201401110445.htm 21 May 2024 On 13 January, TCWC Darwin issued warnings for the coast of Northern Territory.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD20150_201401121740.htm Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 1, Issued at 11:00 am CST on Monday 13 January 2014 13 January 2014 15 January 2014 TCWC Darwin dead https://archive.today/20240521203855/https://www.webcitation.org/6MahMGK8U?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD20150_201401121740.htm 21 May 2024 The tropical low crossed the coast early on 14 January east of Darwin and moved inland.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD20150_201401132048.htm Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 6, Issued at 2:00 pm CST on Tuesday 14 January 2014 14 January 2014 15 January 2014 TCWC Darwin dead https://archive.today/20240521203940/https://www.webcitation.org/6McCIoTkv?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD20150_201401132048.htm 21 May 2024 As the low moved south-west, it caused significant rainfall across vast swathes of inland Australia. Several sites in the Northern Territory and Western Australia registered record rainfall totals, causing flooding in many areas. Rabbit Flat in the Northern Territory received a record 330.6 mm on over a three-day period,Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 Rabbit Flat, Northern Territory January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW8044.latest.shtml while Lajamanu recorded 208.0 mm on.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 Lajamanu, Northern Territory January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW8027.latest.shtml Over the border in Western Australia, Halls Creek received 260.4 mm onDaily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 Halls Creek, Western Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW6052.latest.shtml and Australia's hottest town Marble Bar, 167.6 mm on.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 Marble Bar, Western Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW6079.latest.shtml Mines in the Alice Springs district were isolated by floodwaters,http://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/big-wet-leaves-tanami-mine-supplies-stranded/26515 Big wet leaves Tanami mine supplies stranded 22 January 2014 22 January 2013 ABC News while at Fitzroy Crossing, the Fitzroy River burst its banks, stranding tourists and locals alike.http://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/flooding-closes-two-major-highways-and-number-of-roads-stranding-drivers-in-was-pilbara-and-goldfields/26516 Flooding closes two major highways and number of roads stranding drivers in WA's Pilbara and Goldfields 22 January 2014 22 January 2013 ABC News In the Mid West region of Western Australia, cattle stations were inundated with flood waters and some damage to farming infrastructure was reported.http://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/great-northern-highway-re-opens/26506 Great Northern Highway re-opens 22 January 2014 21 January 2013 ABC News Overall however, rains were beneficial over north-west Australia, alleviating drought conditions, particularly in the Northern Territory. The tropical low was forecast to dissipate by 22 January, however, the system continued moving into the southern region of Western Australia, dropping very heavy rain along the way. Kalgoorlie recorded 103.0 mm on in 24 hours,Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW6061.latest.shtml while the town of Leonora received 146.2 mm on over a two-day span.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 Leonora, Western Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW6061.latest.shtml Parts of the arid Nullarbor Plain received more than an entire summer's worth of rain in 24 hours, Eyre received 106.5 mm on,Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 Eyre, Western Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW6043.latest.shtml Forrest 48.0 mm onDaily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 Forrest, Western Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW6045.latest.shtml and Cook 31.2 mm on.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 Nullarbor, South Australia January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW5048.latest.shtml Tropical Cyclone Dylan Aus 24 January 31 January Dylan Jan 30 2014 0350Z.jpg Dylan 2014 path.png 60 55 978 On 24 January, TCWC Brisbane reported that the remnants of Tropical Disturbance 10F had moved into the Australian region.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401240430.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Friday 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 26 January 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521204016/https://www.webcitation.org/6MuhMWpoz?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401240430.htm 21 May 2024 Over the next two days, the system remained stationary south of the Solomon Islands.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401250435.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:35 pm EST on Saturday 25 January 2014 25 January 2014 28 January 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521204059/https://www.webcitation.org/6MwaO8r1A?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401250435.htm 21 May 2024http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401260447.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:45 pm EST on Sunday 26 January 2014 26 January 2014 28 January 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521204141/https://www.webcitation.org/6MwaPCUlZ?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401260447.htm 21 May 2024 On 27 January, it was upgraded to a monsoon low,http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401270453.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:55 pm EST on Monday 27 January 2014 27 January 2014 28 January 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521204218/https://www.webcitation.org/6MwaQa1kz?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401270453.htm 21 May 2024 as it slowly began to move south east. On 28 January, the system began to exhibit strong convective banding and low wind shear combined with favourable sea surface temperatures caused the JTWC to forecast rapid intensification of the system. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/24 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (Coral Sea). Page 24 3 February 2014 28 January 2014 Weatherzone Forums 31 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140131170455/http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/24 dead However this did not occur due to dry air located in the southern Coral Sea, hindering the system's development as it continued to move south-east at around 10 km/h on. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1239097/25 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (Coral Sea). Page 25 3 February 2014 28 January 2014 Weatherzone Forums 19 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219183307/http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1239097/25 dead By late 28 January, a cyclone watch was declared by the Bureau of Meteorology for areas between Port Douglas and Proserpine. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/26 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (Coral Sea). Page 28 3 February 2014 28 January 2014 Weatherzone Forums 31 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140131185752/http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/26 dead By 29 January, the low accelerated south-eastward slightly and continued intensifying, albeit slowly. Sea surface temperatures of 28 C assisted in the system's development and by 30 January, it reached tropical cyclone strength and was named Dylan by the BOM. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/56 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (Coral Sea). Page 56 3 February 2014 30 January 2014 Weatherzone Forums 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202083422/http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/56 dead Dylan began to shift south south-east, and a cyclone warning by the BOM was shifted south accordingly as Dylan continued to intensify. Late on 30 January, Dylan reached category 2 status while located 185 km mi on north-east of Townsville and was forecast to make landfall near Bowen within 12 hours. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/66 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (Coral Sea). Page 66 3 February 2014 30 January 2014 Weatherzone Forums 19 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219173638/http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1233636/66 dead Dylan made landfall on the Queensland coast between Bowen and Proserpine at around 3:30 am on 31 January, with the eye of the cyclone passing over the small town of Dingo Beach. In doing so, Dylan became the first cyclone to hit the coast of Eastern Queensland since Yasi in 2011. Dylan quickly weakened to below cyclone status after moving over land and was dropped from all advisories by the Bureau of Meteorology and TCWC Brisbane while located near Moranbah as it was classified as a remnant low. http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1239097/79 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (Coral Sea). Page 79 3 February 2014 31 January 2014 Weatherzone Forums 19 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219183734/http://forum.weatherzone.com.au/ubbthreads.php/topics/1239097/79 dead Despite making landfall on a heavily populated region of the Queensland coast, damage was minimal and mainly restricted to minor flooding associated with king tides. Several houses in Townsville and Mackay sustained minor damage from seawater inundation associated with unusually high tides, while a beachside resort on Great Keppel Island sustained severe damage to many structures after the beach gave way, washing several buildings into the sea.http://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/ex-cyclone-dylan-continues-to-dump-heavy-rain-after-making-landfall-in-north-queensland/26629 Ex-Cyclone Dylan continues to dump heavy rain after making landfall in north Queensland 4 February 2014 31 January 2013 ABC News Rainfall was minimal for a slow moving tropical cyclone and mainly restricted to the southern cloud mass of Dylan. Proserpine received 190.6 mm in on,Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology January 2014 4 February 2014 Proserpine, Queensland January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4096.201401.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140213073659/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4096.201401.shtml 13 February 2014 dead St Lawrence 128.0 mm in onDaily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology January 2014 4 February 2014 St Lawrence, Queensland January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4111.201401.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140213074252/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4111.201401.shtml 13 February 2014 dead and Mackay 108.4 mm in on.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology January 2014 4 February 2014 Mackay, Queensland January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4078.201401.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140213073113/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4078.201401.shtml 13 February 2014 dead Despite being only 25 km mi on away from Dylan's eyewall, Bowen only received 56.0 mm in on of rain, while Yeppoon, almost 500 km mi on away from the cyclone's eye received 136.6 mm in on and Rockhampton recorded 229.6 mm in on from thunderstorms associated with Dylan's outer rainbands.Daily Summaries Australian Bureau of Meteorology January 2014 4 February 2014 Yeppoon, Queensland January 2014 Daily Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4139.201401.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140213075008/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/201401/html/IDCJDW4139.201401.shtml 13 February 2014 dead Despite moderate to heavy rainfall totals, no flooding was recorded as the weather had been extremely dry in the few months prior to Dylan's landfall, and most of Queensland still remained in severe drought.http://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/ex-tropical-cyclone-dylan-brings-no-drought-relief-to-inland-queensland/266529 Ex-tropical Cyclone Dylan brings no drought relief to inland Queensland 4 February 2014 1 February 2013 ABC News Tropical Low Fletcher Aus 30 January 12 February Fletcher Feb 3 2014 0040Z.jpg Fletcher 2014 path.png 35 992 low section June 2014 Tropical Low Fletcher On 30 January, TCWC Darwin reported that Tropical Low 08U had developed within the Timor Sea.http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20018.txt Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin: Australia — Northern Region 2 February, 2014 01z Australian Bureau of Meteorology 2 February 2014 2 February 2014 TCWC Darwin https://archive.today/20240521204701/https://www.webcitation.org/6N59qKmmI?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU01-ADRM_201402020144.htm 21 May 2024 livehttp://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/tcoutlook.shtml https://archive.today/20240521204420/https://www.webcitation.org/6N15esaaZ?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201401300445.htm 21 May 2024 Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, 30 January 2014 Australian Bureau of Meteorology 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 TCWC Darwin live During the next day the system moved over the Northern Territory and subsequently moved towards the east-southeast. Over the next couple of days while the system was over land it maintained its structure, before it moved over the waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria during 2 February. It subsequently strengthened into a category 1 cyclone, the Bureau naming it Fletcher. Winds reached its highest speeds of roughly 40 miles per hour but subsequently settled. In the best track data post-analysis of the storm, Fletcher was not deemed to have acquired gale-force winds more than halfway around the centre, and was downgraded to a tropical low. Tropical Cyclone Edna Aus 31 January 4 February (Exited basin) Edna Feb 1 2014 0335Z.jpg Edna 2014 path.png 40 994 During 31 January TCWC Brisbane started to monitor a tropical low that had developed within the monsoon trough, over the central Coral Sea about 400 km mi 5 on to the northeast of Mackay in Queensland, Australia.Updated Tropical Cyclone Three Day Outlook for the Coral Sea: 31 January 2014 21:45z https://archive.today/20240521204539/https://www.webcitation.org/6N3cHRf7e?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401312145.htm 21 May 2024 Australian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/cyclone.shtml Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre 21 December 2014 live Over the next few hours the system moved south-eastwards and rapidly developed further in an area of low vertical wind shear, while remaining offshore and producing gale-force winds for around 3 hours at Marion Reef.Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin: Australia: Eastern Region: 1 February 2014 02:05z https://archive.today/20240521204539/https://www.webcitation.org/6N3cHRf7e?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201401312145.htm Australian Bureau of Meteorology 21 May 2024 21 December 2014 http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/cyclone.shtml Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre live As a result of these gale-force winds and a microwave image which showed atmospheric convection wrapping around the system's centre, TCWC Brisbane reported that the system had intensified into a category 1 tropical cyclone and named it Edna.Australian Bureau of Meteorology live February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141222001408/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/mwr/aus/mwr-aus-201402.pdf 22 December 2014 Monthly Weather Review: Australia http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/mwr/aus/mwr-aus-201402.pdf 21 December 2014 National Climate Centre 10 April 2014 The system subsequently started to weaken as increased vertical wind shear associated with an upper-level trough affected the system, before it weakened below tropical cyclone intensity later that day.21 May 2024 Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin: Australia: Eastern Region: 1 February 2014 06:39z Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre https://archive.today/20240521204457/https://www.webcitation.org/6N3c6O11z?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU21-ABRF_201402010639.htm Australian Bureau of Meteorology 21 December 2014 http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/cyclone.shtml liveTropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin: Australia: Eastern Region: 1 February 2014 12:53z https://archive.today/20240521204619/https://www.webcitation.org/6N59ec3Ck?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/AXAU21-ABRF_201402011253.htm Australian Bureau of Meteorology 21 May 2024 21 December 2014 http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/cyclone.shtml Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre live Over the next few days the remnant tropical low moved towards the northwest, before it turned and moved towards the north-northeast and the South Pacific basin, under the influence of a large stationary upper trough over the Coral Sea.Australian Bureau of Meteorology 21 December 2014 Database of Past Australian Tropical Cyclone Tracks http://www.bom.gov.au/clim_data/IDCKMSTM0S.csv CSV The system subsequently redeveloped into a Category 1 tropical cyclone, as it crossed 160°E and moved into the South Pacific basin, where it impacted the French Territory of New Caledonia.4 February 2014 Queensland Fire and Emergency's State Disaster Coordination Centre Overview of Activities: January to June 2014 21 December 2014 http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/Disaster-Resources/Documents/SDCC-Report-Jan-Jun-2014.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20141222032057/http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/Disaster-Resources/Documents/SDCC-Report-Jan-Jun-2014.pdf 22 December 2014 live Tropical Cyclone 09U Aus 31 January 13 February 09U 2014-02-03 Suomi NPP.jpg 09U 2014 path.png 55 984 On 2 February the BoM reported that Tropical Low 09U had developed, to the north of the Kimberley coast.Tropical Low 09U: 2 – 13 February 2014 19 February 2014 1–4 http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/nt/nttc20140202.pdf 16 November 2015 14 September 2021 live Australian Bureau of Meteorology https://web.archive.org/web/20210914093144/http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/nt/nttc20140202.pdf Over the next day the system moved east-southeast and crossed the coast of the Northern Territory near Wadeye about 250 km mi 5 on to the south of Darwin. Over the next couple of days the low moved eastwards, before it was steered back westwards. During 8 February the BoM started issuing tropical cyclone advisories on the system while it was located near Argyle, as there was a significant risk that the well-structured low could move over open water and rapidly develop into a tropical cyclone. However, over the next couple of days the system started moving southwards over land and did not move over open water as predicted, with the tropical cyclone advisories cancelled as a result on 10 February. The system subsequently moved eastwards, before it was last noted as it weakened during 13 February to the east of Carnegie. After a careful reanalysis of the system's track data and observations, it was decided that the system had developed into a Category 1 tropical cyclone before crossing the coast during 3 February.Australian Bureau of Meteorology 23 October 2015 16 November 2015 1–4 http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/eiab/reports/ar14-15/doc/bureau-annual-report-2014-2015.pdf Australian Bureau of Meteorology Annual Report 2014–15 As the system moved through parts of the Northern Territory, Northern and Central parts of Western Australia, it produced strong to squally winds, heavy rainfall and flooding. Within the Northern Territory, heavy rainfall over several days in association with the system, exacerbated existing flooding over the Darwin-Daly district and extended it into the Victoria River. Several trees and power lines were brought down by the squally winds in Wadeye. Within the Kimberley some flood damage was recorded with 20 homes in the town of Kununurra in the north Kimberley affected. Tropical Cyclone Hadi Aus 28 February (Entered basin) 20 March Hadi Mar 10 2014 0355Z.jpg Hadi 2014 path.png 40 35 992 On 27 February, Tropical Disturbance 16F entered the basin. It slowly organized and was designated 13U late on 7 March. Two days later, the BoM upgraded it to a Category 1 tropical cyclone, naming it Hadi. Hadi then weakened moving east on 11 March. During the next day, Hadi re-entered the South Pacific basin and was designated as Tropical Disturbance 20F. On 18 March, the system re-entered the BoM's area of responsibility, before dissipating on 20 March. Severe Tropical Cyclone Gillian Aus 6 March 27 March Gillian Mar 23 2014 0645Z.jpg Gillian 2014 path.png 120 140 927 Cyclone Gillian The BoM started to monitor a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria on 6 March. Late on 8 March, the BoM upgraded it to an official tropical low. The next few days, the BoM upgraded it to Tropical Cyclone Gillian as it moved south. Because of two cyclones, Hadi and Lusi are close to each other, Gillian started to weaken to a tropical depression on 12 March as it began to move west. Early on 14 March, Gillian weakened to a tropical low as it moved north and weakened further because with less convection on 17 March. After the system affected the southern part of Indonesia, it began to move west on 19 March. Late on 20 March, Gillian began to organize again as it headed towards warmer waters. On 21 March, the BoM re-classified the system as a Category 1 tropical cyclone. From 23 to 24 March, Gillian entered a rapid deepening phase, and eventually intensified to a Category 5 severe tropical cyclone. The next day, Gillian weakened to a Category 3 cyclone and moved south. Late on 26 March, Gillian rapidly weakened and the JTWC issued their final warning on Gillian, as its remnants continued to move south, before turning westwards on 27 March. Very early on 27 March, the BoM issued its final warning on Gillian. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ita Aus 1 April 14 April Ita 2014-04-10 1545Z.jpg Ita 2014 path.png 120 140 922 Cyclone Ita November 2014 On 1 April, TCWC Brisbane reported that a tropical low had developed near the Solomon Islands.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201404010430.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Tuesday 1 April 2014 1 April 2014 2 April 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521205105/https://www.webcitation.org/6OVmCWEG4?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201404010430.htm 21 May 2024 On 5 April, at least 16 people were killed by flash flooding from the tropical low in the Honiara area.http://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/infrastructure-damage-hampers-relief-efforts-in-flood-hit-solomon-islands-thousands-of-people-in-need/34781 Infrastructure damage hampers relief efforts in flood-hit Solomon Islands, thousands of people in need 5 April 2014 5 April 2014 ABC News By 7 April, the death toll from the storm rose to 21.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-07/an-thousands-in-evacuation-centres-as-solomon-islands-counts-th/5371882 Solomon Islands floods: Thousands remain in Honiara evacuation centres 7 April 2014 7 April 2014 ABC News During the next several days, Ita intensified into a Category 5 Severe Tropical Cyclone as it began to curve towards the coast of Queensland. On 11 April, the storm made landfall north of Cooktown as a Category 4 cyclone. Ita then rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a Category 1 on 12 April. Ita caused $1 billion AUD of damage, mostly to the agricultural industry. The cyclone also caused a rotavirus outbreak in the Solomon Islands. 40 people died from Ita due to the aforementioned rotavirus outbreak and flooding caused by the cyclone.http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/cyclone-ita-damage-bill-up-to-1-billion-after-sugarcane-and-banana-plantations-damaged/story-fnihsrf2-1226883001979 Cyclone Ita Damage Bill Up to 1 Billion After Sugarcane and Banana Plantations Damaged 15 April 2014 16 April 2014 Courier Mail Severe Tropical Cyclone Jack Aus 15 April 22 April Jack 2014-04-20 Suomi NPP.jpg Jack 2014 path.png 75 90 966 During 15 April, the BoM reported that Tropical Low 16U had developed, about 625 km mi 5 on to the northwest of Christmas Island.Western Australian Regional Office Australian Bureau of Meteorology 2014 19 May 2017 Severe Tropical Cyclone Jack http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/wa/watc20140415.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20150923194039/http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/wa/watc20140415.shtml 23 September 2015 live Over the next couple of days the system moved south-westwards and passed about 160 km mi 5 on to the northwest of the Cocos Islands, as it gradually developed further within a marginally favourable environment for further development.Significant Tropical Weather Outlook for the Indian Ocean 7 April 2014 18z http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/ab/abioweb.txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center United States Navy, United States Airforce 17 April 2014 19 May 2017 https://archive.today/20240521205027/https://www.webcitation.org/6Ov8pzOId?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/ABIO10-PGTW_201404171800.htm 21 May 2024 dead During 18 April the environment surrounding the system became conducive for rapid development with the system rapidly consolidating as a result. The JTWC subsequently initiated advisories on the low and designated it as Tropical Cyclone 24S, before the BoM reported during the next day that the system had become a category 1 tropical cyclone and named it Jack. The system continued to rapidly develop during 19 April and was classified as a category 3 severe tropical cyclone as it peaked with 10-minute sustained wind speeds of 140 km/h mph on 5. Other systems During December 2013, an active monsoon trough to the north of Western Australia produced several areas of low pressure and Tropical Low 04U in the lead up to Christmas.January 2014 Western Australian Regional Office https://web.archive.org/web/20150923194036/http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/wa/watc20131228.shtml Australian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/sevwx/wa/watc20131228.shtml Severe Tropical Cyclone Christine 26 October 2014 23 September 2015 dead dmy Young, Steve 21 February 2014 Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Tracks: December 2013 http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2014/trak1312.htm live https://web.archive.org/web/20141103205213/http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2014/trak1312.htm 3 November 2014 Australian Severe Weather 26 October 2014 dmy Tropical Low 04U developed within the monsoon trough on 22 December, within the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf to the northwest of Darwin, Australia.https://archive.today/20240521203814/https://www.webcitation.org/6M6Jj4rrK?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201312220445.htm http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/tcoutlook.shtml Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, including the Gulf of Carpentaria 22 December, 2013 22 December 2013 22 December 2013 Darwin Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Australian Bureau of Meteorology 21 May 2024 live dmy Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Western Region 22 December 2013 https://archive.today/20240521203733/https://www.webcitation.org/6M3XjtxxP?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDW10800_201312220618.htm 21 May 2024 http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/nwcyclone.shtml 22 December 2013 22 December 2013 Perth Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Australian Bureau of Meteorology live dmy Over the next couple of days the system was the subject of tropical cyclone warnings as it moved westwards, before it was subsequently absorbed by a broader monsoon circulation, which eventually developed into Severe Tropical Cyclone Christine. On 7 February, TCWC Darwin started to monitor a tropical low that was located about 30 km (19 mi) to the southeast of Kununurra, Western Australia.Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, including the Gulf of Carpentaria for the period until midnight CST Monday 10 February 2014 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402070445.htm https://archive.today/20240521204739/https://www.webcitation.org/6NFmcfLZr?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402070445.htm dead 21 May 2024 9 February 2014 Australian Bureau of Meteorology Moving southwestwards inland, TCWC Darwin issued its final bulletin on 10 February.Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, including the Gulf of Carpentaria for the period until midnight CST Thursday 13 February 2014 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402100507.htm https://archive.today/20240521204820/https://www.webcitation.org/6NHJ2XRBd?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402100507.htm dead 21 May 2024 10 February 2014 Australian Bureau of Meteorology On 20 February, TCWC Darwin reported that a weak tropical low had formed in the southeastern Gulf of Carpentaria.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402200734.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, Issued at 5:05 pm CST on Thursday 20 February 2014 20 February 2014 20 February 2014 TCWC Darwin dead https://archive.today/20240521204941/https://www.webcitation.org/6NXHFvep9?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402200734.htm 21 May 2024 dmy On 28 February, TCWC Brisbane reported that a weak tropical low had developed south of the Solomon Islands.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402200734.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Friday 28 February 2014 28 February 2014 28 February 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521204941/https://www.webcitation.org/6NXHFvep9?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201402200734.htm 21 May 2024 The weak tropical low drifted in a westward direction until TCWC Brisbane made its final advisory on 2 March.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201403020430.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Coral Sea, Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Sunday 2 March 2014 2 March 2014 2 March 2014 TCWC Brisbane dead https://archive.today/20240521204903/https://www.webcitation.org/6Nlkc9rWz?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDQ10810_201403020430.htm 21 May 2024 On 21 April, TCWC Darwin reported that a weak tropical low had formed in the northern Arafura Sea.http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201404210445.htm Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, Issued at 2:15 pm CST on Monday 21 April 2014 21 April 2014 21 April 2014 TCWC Darwin dead https://archive.today/20240521205153/https://www.webcitation.org/6P0AQblj6?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201404210445.htm 21 May 2024 On 26 April, the system dissipated, and consequently, TCWC Darwin dropped the storm from their Tropical Weather Outlook.Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Northern Region, including the Gulf of Carpentaria https://www.webcitation.org/6P7Eat31o?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/IDD10610_201404260445.htm 2025-09-17 www.webcitation.org Storm names During the season a total of 10 tropical cyclones received a name from BoM, either by TCWC Perth, Darwin, or Brisbane, when the system was judged to have 10-minute sustained windspeeds of 65 km/h mph 5 on. There has only been one list that the Bureau of Meteorology have assigned names to tropical cyclones since the 2008–09 season. Tropical cyclones named by the TCWC Jakarta and Port Moresby are rare, with the last named cyclones occurring during 2010 and 2007, respectively. Alessia Bruce Christine Dylan EdnaFletcher Gillian Hadi Ita Jack Season effects This is a table of all of the storms that have formed in the 2013–14 Australian region cyclone season. It includes their duration, names, landfall(s)–denoted by bold location names – damages, and death totals. Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low, and all of the damage figures are in 2014 AUD and USD. |- | Alessia || 20131120 20 November – 1 December || bgcolor=#A1|Category 1 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A1|40 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#A1|993 hPa inHg on on 4 || Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland || 2 Minimal || 0 None ||Australian Bureau of Meteorology Tropical Cyclone Alessia http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/Alessia_Report.pdf 25 May 2022 Patterson, Linda A Courtney, Joe 16 February 2022 |- | Bruce || 1216 16–19 December || bgcolor=#A3|Category 3 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A3|155 155 km/h mph on 5 || bgcolor=#A3|0959 959 hPa inHg 4 on || Cocos Islands || None || None || |- | Christine || 1222 22 December – 1 January || bgcolor=#A4|Category 4 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A4|165 165 km/h mph on 5 || bgcolor=#A4|0948 948 hPa inHg 4 on || Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria || Minor || None || |- | 05U || 0110 10–23 January || bgcolor=#TD|Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|30 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#TD|990 hPa inHg 4 on on || Northern Territory, Western Australia || None || None || |- | Dylan || 20140124 24 – 31 January 2014 || bgcolor=#A2|Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|60 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#A2|974 hPa inHg 4 on on || Queensland || 1 Unknown || 1 Unknown ||Tropical Cyclone Dylan Australian Bureau of Meteorology 28 May 2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/Dylan.shtml 19 February 2014International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship 2014024S13160 8 May 2022 2014 Tropical Cyclone Dylan (2014024S13160) |- | Fletcher || 20140130 30 January – 12 February || bgcolor=#TL|Tropical low || bgcolor=#TL|35 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#TL|992 hPa inHg 4 on on || Northern Australia || None || None || |- | 09U || 20140131 31 January – 13 February 2014 || bgcolor=#A2|Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|55 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#A2|980 hPa inHg 4 on on || Northern Territory, Western Australia || 1 Unknown || 1 Unknown ||Unnamed Tropical Cyclone 09U Australian Bureau of Meteorology Courtney, Joseph B 13 November 2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/Unnamed2014_09U_report.pdf 9 September 2022International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship 2014031S14124 8 May 2022 2014 Unnamed Tropical Cyclone (2014031S14124) |- | Edna || 14 31 January – 4 February || bgcolor=#A1|Category 1 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A1|40 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#A1|992 hPa inHg on on 4 || Queensland, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia || 1 Unknown || 0 None || |- | 11U || 0207 7–10 February || bgcolor=#TD|Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#TL|994 hPa inHg on on 4 || Northern Territory || None || None || None || |- | 12U || 0228 28 February – 2 March || bgcolor=#TD|Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#TL|1010 Not specified || None || None || None || None || |- | Hadi || 20140228 28 February – 12 March 2014 || bgcolor=#A1|Category 1 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A1|40 kn km/h mph 5 out on on || bgcolor=#A1|992 hPa inHg on on 4 || Queensland, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu || 1 Unknown || 0 None ||International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship 2014059S13160 25 May 2022 2014 Tropical Cyclone Hadi (2014059S13160)Impacts May 2022 |- | Gillian || 19 6–27 March || bgcolor=#A5|Category 5 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A5|220 220 km/h mph on 5 || bgcolor=#A5|0927 927 hPa inHg 4 on || Queensland, Northern Territory, East Timor, Indonesia, Christmas Island || Minor || Minor || None || |- | Ita || 21 1–14 April || bgcolor=#A5|Category 5 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A5|220 220 km/h mph on 5 || bgcolor=#A5|0922 922 hPa inHg 4 on || Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Queensland, New Zealand || $1150000000 || 22 ||AON Benfield 2014 26 December 2014 April 2014 Global Catastrophe Recap http://thoughtleadership.aonbenfield.com/Documents/20140507_if_april_global_recap.pdf 12 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200212031308/http://thoughtleadership.aonbenfield.com/Documents/20140507_if_april_global_recap.pdf deadNational Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research 2014 26 December 2014 April 2014 New Zealand Storm ( 2014-04-17 ) http://hwe.niwa.co.nz/event/April_2014_New_Zealand_StormGovernment of the Solomon Islands Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery July 2014 26 December 2014 Rapid Assessment of the Macro and Sectoral Impacts of Flash Floods in the Solomon Islands, April 2014 https://www.gfdrr.org/sites/gfdrr/files/Solomon%20RAI%20Flood%20.pdf 6 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201106235736/https://www.gfdrr.org/sites/gfdrr/files/Solomon%20RAI%20Flood%20.pdf dead |- | Jack || 22 15–22 April || bgcolor=#A3|Category 3 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A3|140 140 km/h mph on 5 || bgcolor=#A3|0966 966 hPa inHg 4 on || Cocos Islands || None || None || |- | 17U || 23 21–26 April || bgcolor=#TD|Tropical low || bgcolor=#TD|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#TL|1006 1006 hPa inHg 4 on || None || None || None || |- 17 systems 20 November – 26 April 215 km/h mph on 5 930 hPa inHg 4 on $1150000000 22 See also Tropical cyclones Tropical cyclones in 2013 and 2014 Australian region tropical cyclone List of Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone seasons Atlantic hurricane seasons: 2013, 2014 Pacific hurricane seasons: 2013, 2014 Pacific typhoon seasons: 2013, 2014 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2013, 2014 2013–14 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season 2013–14 South Pacific cyclone season References External links Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) https://web.archive.org/web/20100301105349/http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC 1 March 2010 . Australian Bureau of Meteorology (TCWC's Perth, Darwin & Brisbane). Tropical Cyclone Warning Center Jakarta. World Meteorological Organization 2013 y 2010 Australian region cyclone yes Category:Australian region cyclone seasons 2013 Aus 2014 Aus