2010–11 South Pacific cyclone season

Tropical cyclone season June 2019 SPac 2010 2010-11 South Pacific cyclone season summary map.png November 24, 2010 May 11, 2011 Wilma 935 100 10 17 14 7 5 47.22 3 direct, 2 indirect 25 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13 2010–11 Australian region cyclone season 2010–11 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2010–11 South Pacific cyclone season was an average tropical cyclone season, with seven tropical cyclones and five severe tropical cyclones developing during the season. The season ran from November 1, 2010, until April 30, 2011, though if any tropical cyclones had developed between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, the official tropical cyclone year, they would have been counted towards the season's total. Within the South Pacific basin tropical cyclones were officially monitored by the Fiji Meteorological Service's Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in Nadi, Fiji, north of 25°S, and to the south the Meteorological Service of New Zealand's Tropical Cyclone Warning Center in Wellington, New Zealand. Any disturbances forming in the region were designated with a sequential number suffixed by the letter F. In addition, the United States Military's Joint Typhoon Warning Center unofficially monitored parts of the basin during the season, where any systems judged to have achieved tropical storm strength or greater received a number suffixed with the letter P. RSMC Nadi and TCWC Wellington both use the Australian Tropical Cyclone Intensity Scale, and measure wind speeds over a period of ten minutes, while the JTWC measures sustained winds over a period of one minute which can be applied to the Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale. Seven named storms formed or moved into the South Pacific basin during the 2010–11 season, the strongest of which was Severe Tropical Cyclone Wilma in late January. __TOC__ Seasonal outlooks SourceRecord TropicalCyclone SevereTropical Cyclone Ref Record high: 1997–98:16 1982–83:10 Fiji Meteorological Service Tropical Cyclone Guidance for Season 2010/11 for the Fiji and the Southwest Pacific October 26, 2010 June 8, 2022 http://www.pacificdisaster.net/doc/FMS_2010_TC_Guide2010_2011.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20220608022032/http://www.pacificdisaster.net/doc/FMS_2010_TC_Guide2010_2011.pdf June 8, 2022 live Record low: 2003–04: 3 2008–09: 0 Averages: 8.9 4.3 NIWA 9–12 3 RSMC Nadi 7–9 4 Region Prediction Chance ofabove average Actualactivity Western 7–8 79% 5 Eastern 5–6 33% 7Source:BOM's Seasonal Outlooks for Tropical Cyclones.National Climate Centre Australian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/archive/tropical-cyclone/south-pacific/tc.2010-11.shtml 2010–11 South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season Outlook November 16, 2014 October 2010 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150421103134/http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/archive/tropical-cyclone/south-pacific/tc.2010-11.shtml April 21, 2015 Ahead of the cyclone season, RSMC Nadi, TCWC Wellington, 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 2010.http://www.niwa.co.nz/climate/icu/island-climate-update-121-october-2010/sw-pacific-tc-guidance-for-the-2010-11-season Island Climate Update National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research SW Pacific TC guidance for the 2010–11 season November 26, 2010 November 16, 2014 The outlook took into account the moderate-strong La Niña conditions that had been observed across the Pacific and analogue seasons that had La Niña conditions occurring during the season.National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research http://www.niwa.co.nz/news/zelia-consistent-tropical-cyclone-outlook Zelia consistent with tropical cyclone outlook NIWA January 18, 2011 November 16, 2014 The outlook called for a normal or above average number of tropical cyclone occurring during the season, with nine to twelve named tropical cyclones, to occur between 135°E and 120°W compared to an average of nine. At least three of the tropical cyclones were expected to become category 3 severe tropical cyclones, while one was expected to become a category 4 severe tropical cyclone. In addition to contributing towards the Island Climate Update outlook, RSMC Nadi and the BoM issued their own seasonal forecasts for the South Pacific region. The BoM issued 2 seasonal forecasts for the South Pacific region between 142.5°E – 165°E and one for the Eastern Southern Pacific region between 165°E – 120°W. They noted that the western region had a 79% chance of being above average activity with seven to eight tropical cyclones expected to form, compared to an average of five tropical cyclones. The eastern region had a 33% chance of being above average with five to six tropical cyclones predicted, compared to an average of seven tropical cyclones. Within their outlook RSMC Nadi predicted that between seven and nine tropical cyclones, would occur within the basin compared to an average of around 8.9 cyclones. They also reported that the tropical cyclone genesis trough was expected to be located within the Coral Sea area near to and to the west of the International Date Line. This was based on the expected and predicted ENSO conditions, and the existence of the Pacific warm pool of sub-surface temperature anomalies in this region. The Island Climate Update outlook assessed the risk of a tropical cyclone affecting a certain island or territory. As the tropical cyclone genesis trough was expected to be located within the Coral Sea area near to and to the west of the International Date Line, normal or slightly above normal activity was expected for island nations within the Coral Sea. It was also predicted that the risk of tropical cyclones affecting island nations located to the east of the International Date Line would be reduced during the season. It was predicted that Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand and the Solomon Islands had an elevated chance of being affected by a single or multiple tropical cyclones. Fiji and Tonga were predicted to have a near normal chance, while other island nations had a low or reduced chance of being affected by a tropical cyclone. Seasonal summary 17 tropical disturbances developed during the 2010–11 South Pacific tropical cyclone year, with 14 developing into tropical depressions and 8 becoming tropical and severe tropical cyclones. Systems Tropical Depression 01F SPac spdepression November 24 November 30 01F Nov 25.jpg 01F_2010_path.png 35 999 The first tropical cyclone of the season, Tropical Depression 01F, was first identified on November 24 well to the west of Fiji.Climate Services Division December 9, 2010 Fiji Islands Climate Summary November 2010 Fiji Islands Climate Summary Fiji Meteorological Service 31 11 http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/Summary.pdf January 15, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140226011850/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/Summary.pdf February 26, 2014 Little strengthening was anticipated to occur as the system slowly tracked towards the south-southeast.Fiji Meteorological Service November 23, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Summary http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt July 21, 2012 The following day, after an abrupt relocation to the southwest, the disturbance was assigned with the identifier 01F while situated near Vanuatu.Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Weather Outlook http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/TC_OUTLOOK_201011241100.pdf dead https://www.webcitation.org/5uTgs9Nz8?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/TC_OUTLOOK_201011241100.pdf November 24, 2010 Gradually strengthening, the disturbance was upgraded to a tropical depression on November 25 after a slight increase in convection.Fiji Meteorological Service November 25, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Summary http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 Situated along the eastern edge of an upper-level trough, the depression tracked towards the east-southeast and would keep this general motion for several days.Fiji Meteorological Service November 25, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Summary http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt July 21, 2012 Though situated over warm waters, estimated to be 30 C F on, persistent wind shear prevented the system from becoming organized.Fiji Meteorological Service November 26, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Advisory A4 (01F) http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20032.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721221001/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20032.txt July 21, 2012 The system later relocated into a region less favorable for tropical cyclogenesis on November 27 but continued to strengthen and become better organized.Fiji Meteorological Service November 27, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Advisory A8 (01F) http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Despite attaining gale-force winds, the depression was not classified as a tropical cyclone as these winds were located roughly 110 km (70 mi) from its center.Fiji Meteorological Service November 27, 2010 January 15, 2011 Gale Warning Eleven http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20001.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130121155916/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20001.txt January 21, 2013 During the afternoon of November 28, the depression attained a minimum barometric pressure of 999 hPa (mbar; 999 hPa inHg on on 4 out).Fiji Meteorological Service November 28, 2010 January 15, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Advisory A11 (01F) http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Gradual weakening took place over the following few days as the system tracked southward. By November 30, the depression was declassified as a tropical cyclone and was last noted on December 1 near the International Date Line.Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited November 30, 2010 January 15, 2011 Marine Weather Bulletin for Subtropic http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqps43.nzkl..txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111023013709/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqps43.nzkl..txt October 23, 2011 Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited December 1, 2010 January 15, 2011 Gale Warning Three http://weather.gmdss.org/bulletins/METAREA14.GALE_STORM_WARNING_SOUTH_25S.0016.0100204819651.html dead https://archive.today/20240522140628/https://www.webcitation.org/5udn6VNno?url=http://weather.gmdss.org/bulletins/METAREA14.GALE_STORM_WARNING_SOUTH_25S.0016.0100204819651.html May 22, 2024 On November 26, a tropical cyclone alert was issued for Fiji as the depression was expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the region. Flooding was anticipated in low-lying areas and if further intensification took place, more significant damage would be expected.Fiji Meteorological Service November 26, 2010 January 15, 2011 Special Weather Bulletin One for Fiji on Tropical Depression 01F http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWFJ40_201011252100.htm dead https://archive.today/20240522140753/https://www.webcitation.org/5uW2FN2aM?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWFJ40_201011252100.htm May 22, 2024 The alert was later raised to a cyclone warning as the system neared the country.Fiji Meteorological Service November 28, 2010 January 15, 2011 Special Weather Bulletin Eight for Fiji on Tropical Depression 01F http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwfj40.nffn..txt live https://web.archive.org/web/20100614100207/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwfj40.nffn..txt June 14, 2010 All warnings associated with the depression were discontinued on November 29 as it moved away from Fiji. The system brought gusty winds and heavy rains to the islands of Vatulele and Kadavu, though no damage occurred.Radio New Zealand November 29, 2010 January 11, 2011 Fiji cyclone warning lifted http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op%3Dread%26id%3D57306 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193505/http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=57306 dead November 22, 2020 Tropical Cyclone Vania SPac January 5 January 15 Vania 13 January 2011.jpg Vania 2011 path.png 55 55 973 During January 5, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 03F had developed, about 130 km mi 5 on to the northeast of Nadi, Fiji.RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre January 5, 2011 http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt July 21, 2012 Tropical Disturbance Summary January 5, 2011 23z Fiji Meteorological Service July 27, 2013 dead Over the next few days the disturbance gradually developed further before RSMC Nadi classified it as a tropical depression early on January 9.RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre January 9, 2011 http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 Tropical Disturbance Summary January 9, 2011 06z Fiji Meteorological Service July 27, 2013 dead On January 11, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center initiated warnings on the system and monitored it as Tropical Cyclone 05P.JTWC Tropical Cyclone 05P Warning 01 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 On the Next day, RSMC Nadi upgraded the depression into a Category 1 tropical cyclone and named it "Vania".RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Tropical Cyclone Vania http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20004.txt RSMC Nadi January 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721221028/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20004.txt July 21, 2012 Later that day, RSMC Nadi reported that Vania had intensified into a Category 2 tropical cyclone.RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Tropical Cyclone Vania http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps01.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203130631/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps01.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Early the next day, RSMC Nadi upgraded Vania into a Category 3 severe tropical cyclone.RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Severe Tropical Cyclone Vania http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 14, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20111019012921/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt October 19, 2011 Later that day, RSMC Nadi reported that Vania started weakening and downgraded it into a Category 2 tropical cyclone.RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Tropical Cyclone Vania http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 14, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Subsequently, it was downgraded to a category 1 tropical cyclone on January 14.RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Tropical Cyclone Vania http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 15, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 On January 15, JTWC issued their final warning on the system.JTWC Tropical Cyclone 05P Warning 01 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 15, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Soon, issuing their final advisory, RSMC Nadi downgraded Vania into a Tropical Depression.RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Former Tropical Cyclone Vania http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 15, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 In Fiji, heavy rains associated with the initial disturbance brought significant flooding to many islands. Several roads were temporarily shut down due to rising waters, though no homes were affected.Tokasa Rainima, Watisoni Butabua and Roneel Lal Fiji Village January 9, 2011 January 11, 2011 Heavy rain causes flood in Rakiraki, Ba, Tavua http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod%3Dstory%26id%3D0801110eb17a769408b898aa89ffbc https://web.archive.org/web/20220622092843/http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod=story&id=0801110eb17a769408b898aa89ffbc dead June 22, 2022 Although the center of Vania continued to move away from Fiji, the storm's outer bands brought continued rainfall to the country.Sneh Chaudhry Fiji Village January 12, 2011 January 12, 2011 Vanuatu cyclone causing rain in Fiji http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod%3Dstory%26id%3D1301113466d8251e359e7c90fe5ff1 https://web.archive.org/web/20180703221118/http://fijivillage.com/?mod=story&id=1301113466d8251e359e7c90fe5ff1 dead July 3, 2018 As the storm passed through Vanuatu, winds of 140 km/h affected Tafea Province, and contact with this group of islands was lost. Many buildings were damaged and trees were felled.Staff Writer Radio New Zealand International January 13, 2011 January 13, 2011 Still no contact with cyclone-hit Vanuatu province http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op%3Dread%26id%3D58164 https://archive.today/20240522074806/https://www.webcitation.org/5vhq4sGE0?url=http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php%3Fop=read&id=58164 dead May 22, 2024 Cyclone set to bring winds and rain to NZ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10699657 APN Holdings NZ Limited 15 January 2011 January 14, 2011 The National Disaster Management Office of Vanuatu enacted a 156.6 million vatu (US$1.6 million) relief plan for Tafea Province, with the vast majority of funds going to food items.Elton Barley Vanuatu Daily Post Pacific Disaster Net January 29, 2011 April 28, 2015 Over Vt156 million cost of cyclone relief plan http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_2011_TC_Vania_reliefplan.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20150924063553/http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_2011_TC_Vania_reliefplan.pdf September 24, 2015 dead Within 24 hours of the storm's arrival in New Caledonia, a large magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Loyalty Islands within the archipelago.United States Geological Survey January 14, 2011 January 14, 2011 Magnitude 7.0 - Loyalty Islands https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqinthenews/2011/usc00012cx/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110116162041/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqinthenews/2011/usc00012cx/ January 16, 2011 Media reported that extreme wind gusts up to 225 km/h mph on were felt in the region.Staff Writer Safety At Sea January 14, 2011 January 14, 2011 Cyclone rips South Pacific http://www.safetyatsea.net/login.aspx?reason%3Ddenied_empty%26script_name%3D/secure/display.aspx%26path_info%3D/secure/display.aspx%26articlename%3Ddn0020110114000000 https://web.archive.org/web/20110210131713/http://www.safetyatsea.net/login.aspx?reason=denied_empty&script_name=/secure/display.aspx&path_info=/secure/display.aspx&articlename=dn0020110114000000 dead February 10, 2011 A boy died from heart attack after the dual strike of a tsunami warning from an earthquake and a red cyclone alert.https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/194804/boy-suffers-fatal-heart-attack-in-new-caledonia-earthquake-and-cyclone Boy suffers fatal heart attack in New Caledonia earthquake and cyclone Radio New Zealand January 14, 2011 January 14, 2011 Damage totaled to $11 million (2011 USD).http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=58333 Lengthy repair expected for New Caledonia roads after Vania Unattributed January 21, 2011 Radio New Zealand January 21, 2011 Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia SPac January 16 (Entered basin) January 17 Zelia 16 January 2011.jpg Zelia 2011 path.png 100 90 957 On January 16, Both the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and Fiji Meteorological Service (RSMC Nadi) reported that Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia crossed 160°E and entered the South Pacific Ocean as a category three severe tropical cyclone.Tropical Disturbance Advisory A1 on Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 16, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 JTWC Tropical Cyclone Zelia Warning 06 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps32.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 17, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203124421/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps32.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 On the next day, RSMC Nadi downgraded Zelia into a Category two tropical cyclone.RSMC Nadi Tropical Disturbance Summary for Tropical Cyclone Zelia http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt RSMC Nadi January 17, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203125432/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt December 3, 2010 As Zelia started weakening and was no longer predicted to affect Fiji, RSMC Nadi issued their final Tropical Disturbance Advisory.Tropical Disturbance Advisory A3 on Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt RSMC Nadi January 17, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Late on January 17, the JTWC reported that Zelia was weakening rapidly and was accelerating towards New Zealand.JTWC Tropical Cyclone Zelia Warning 08 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps32.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 17, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203124421/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps32.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Zelia was initially predicted to directly impact the Norfolk Island but instead moved away and weakened. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology reported that the island could experience gale-force winds and waves of 7 m ft 0.Norfolk Island spared cyclone's wrath http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/17/3114868.htm ABC News January 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110119175741/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/17/3114868.htm January 19, 2011 dead It was also reported that Zelia could bring wind gusts of up to 120 km/h mph on 5 to New Zealand.Cyclone could bring 120 km/h gusts to NZ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10700246 APN Holdings NZ Limited January 17, 2011 January 17, 2011 According to TVNZ, heavy rain and strong winds were being felt across New Zealand. A mudslide was reported between Hawkes Crag and Fern Arch on 6 between Westport and Inangahua Junction.Heavy rain falling, winds building http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/heavy-rain-falling-winds-building-4000732 TVNZ News January 18, 2011 Severe Tropical Cyclone Wilma SPac January 19 January 29 Wilma 2011-01-26 0900Z (gallery).jpg Wilma 2011 path.png 100 115 935 Cyclone Wilma Early on January 19, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 06F had developed within a trough of low pressure about 665 km on to the northeast of Nadi, Fiji.Tropical Disturbance Summary 2010-01-19 09z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 During that day convection surrounding the disturbance gradually became more organized before early the next day, RSMC Nadi reported that it had intensified into a tropical depression.Tropical Disturbance Summary 2010-01-20 09z http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt July 21, 2012 On January 22, The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) started monitoring the system as Tropical Cyclone '08P'.JTWC Tropical Cyclone 08P Warning 01 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 22, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Later the same day, RSMC Nadi upgraded Tropical Depression 06F to a tropical cyclone and named it 'Wilma'.Storm Warning for Cyclone Wilma 2010-01-22 12z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps01.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 22, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203130631/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps01.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Early on January 24, RSMC Nadi further upgraded Wilma to a Category 2 Tropical Cyclone.RSMC Nadi Hurricane Warning 062 for Tropical Cyclone Wilma http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 24, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20111019012921/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt October 19, 2011 Late on the same day, RSMC Nadi reported that Wilma had intensified into a Category 3 Severe Tropical Cyclone.TROPICAL DISTURBANCE ADVISORY NUMBER A12 for TROPICAL CYCLONE WILMA http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20032.txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 25, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721221001/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20032.txt July 21, 2012 Wilma Continued to strengthen and January 26, the RSMC Nadi upgraded it into a Category 4 Severe Tropical Cyclone.HURRICANE WARNING 073 for TROPICAL CYCLONE WILMA http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20008.txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 26, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721221024/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20008.txt July 21, 2012 Early on January 27, Wilma entered TCWC Wellington's area of responsibility.JTWC Tropical Cyclone 08P Warning 11 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 27, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 A few hours later, TCWC Wellington took full responsibility of Wilma, and downgraded it into a Category 3 Severe Tropical Cyclone.TCWC Wellington — HURRICANE WARNING 490 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whnz41.nzkl..txt TCWC Wellington January 27, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111019013122/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whnz41.nzkl..txt October 19, 2011 Wilma Continued to weaken and TCWC Wellington further downgraded it into a tropical cyclone.TCWC Wellington — HURRICANE WARNING 490 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whnz41.nzkl..txt TCWC Wellington January 28, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111019013122/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whnz41.nzkl..txt October 19, 2011 On January 28, the JTWC, issuing their final warning, reported that the system took a southeast curve along the coast of North Island, New Zealand and started becoming extratropical.JTWC Tropical Cyclone 08P Warning 14 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 28, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 A few hours later, the TCWC Wellington, downgraded it into a low, no longer considering it tropical.Marine Weather Bulletin for Former Tropical Cyclone Wilma http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqps43.nzkl..txt Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington January 29, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111023013709/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqps43.nzkl..txt October 23, 2011 In American Samoa, high winds damaged roofs, downed trees and knocked out power. Heavy rains also triggered a few landslides but overall damage was light.Staff Writer Honolulu Star Advertiser January 24, 2011 January 24, 2011 Cyclone Wilma blows over Samoa, strengthening en route to Fiji http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/114469369.html September 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120910212501/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/114469369.html dead With that, the Pago Pago International Airport was closed and the American Samoa Governor, Togiola Tulafono ordered local government agencies to help those in need.Pacific nations on cyclone alert http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7270746.html People's Daily Online January 24, 2011 After Wilma moved over American Samoa, a tropical cyclone alert was issued in Tonga and Lau Islands.Cyclone alert for Tonga, Fiji http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201101/3120443.htm?desktop Australia News Network January 24, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120314104057/http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201101/3120443.htm?desktop March 14, 2012 On the morning of January 25, Wilma blew over Tonga as a severe tropical cyclone.Cyclone passes Tonga tourist spot http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/4576822/Cyclone-passes-Tonga-tourist-spot Fairfax New Zealand Limited January 25, 2011 Major damage was reported in the Ha'apai Islands of Tonga.Major destruction on Tonga's Ha'apai from Cyclone Wilma http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=58393 Radio New Zealand International January 25, 2011 Wilma also disrupted New Zealand Foreign Minister, Murray McCully's trip to Tonga.McCully delays trip to Tonga January 25, 2011 http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/67026/mccully-delays-trip-to-tonga Radio New Zealand January 25, 2011 Tropical Depression 07F SPac January 20 January 22 07F 22 jan.jpg 07F 2011 path.png spdepression 35 996 Late on January 21, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 07F had developed about 570 km on to the northwest of Nouméa, in New Caledonia.Tropical Disturbance Summary 2011-01-20 21z http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 21, 2011 January 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt July 21, 2012 During the next day the disturbance gradually organized further, with RSMC Nadi reporting that it had developed into a tropical depression later that day.Tropical Disturbance Summary – Jan 21/2354 http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 23, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 Early on January 22, RSMC Nadi released their final advisory on the tropical depression as it passed into TCWC Wellington's area of responsibility. Within hours of falling under their responsibility, Wellington declared the system as a low, no longer considering it tropical. Tropical Depression Anthony SPac January 24 (Entered basin) January 25 (Out of basin on January 25) Anthony 25 jan.jpg Anthony 2011 path.png 40 25 998 Late on January 24, RSMC Nadi and TCWC Brisbane reported that Tropical Cyclone Anthony, had moved into the basin from the Australian region as a category 1 tropical cyclone.RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre Tropical Disturbance Advisory: January 24, 2011 18z July 29, 2012 July 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729091514/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20033.txt Fiji Meteorological Service http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20033.txt dead Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin: January 24, 2011 18z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau21.abrf..txt Australian Bureau of Meteorology July 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111020044226/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau21.abrf..txt October 20, 2011 January 24, 2011 Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre dead The system subsequently weakened into a tropical depression during the next day, however, during its post analysis of the system, TCWC Brisbane reported that Anthony had weakened into a tropical low, before moving into the basin during January 24.Tropical Cyclone Anthony: January 23 - 31, 2011 Auden, Tony Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre June 21, 2011 http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/database/Anthony-Final-Report.pdf December 13, 2014 During January 25, Anthony moved towards the west-northwest and moved out of the South Pacific basin, as a ridge of high pressure developed to the southeast of the system. Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi SPac January 26 January 31 (Exited basin) Yasi Jan 30 2011 2320Z.jpg Yasi 2011 path.png 80 90 957 Cyclone Yasi Early on January 26, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 09F, had developed within a surface trough, about 830 km (520 mi), to the northeast of Nadi, Fiji.Fiji Meteorological Service Tropical Disturbance Summary 2011-01-26 09z January 26, 2011 http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Unattributed January 27, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt July 21, 2012 During that day, the disturbance gradually organized further, before RSMC Nadi reported early the next day, that it had developed into a tropical depression.Tropical Disturbance Summary 2011-01-27 09z January 27, 2011 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWPS21_201101270600.htm Fiji Meteorological Service January 27, 2011 Unattributed dead https://archive.today/20110127115203/http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWPS21_201101270600.htm January 27, 2011 Over the next couple of days, the depression drifted towards the west, while gradually intensifying and organizing further.January 31, 2011 Unattributed Tropical Cyclone Yasi Fiji Meteorological Service http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/MEDIA_201101302200.pdf January 31, 2011 dead https://www.webcitation.org/5w8ySiBjv?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/MEDIA_201101302200.pdf January 31, 2011 Late on January 29, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the developing tropical depression, before designating it as 11P and initiating advisories on the system.January 29, 2011 Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert 2010-01-29 1730z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps21.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 30, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203132239/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps21.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 January 30, 2011 JTWC Tropical Cyclone 11P Warning 2011-01-30 00z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center January 30, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Early the next day, RSMC Nadi reported that the depression had intensified into a category one tropical cyclone and named it Yasi, while it was located about 510 km (320 mi) to the northeast of Port Vila in Vanuatu.Fiji Meteorological Service Tropical Disturbance Advisory 2010-01-30 0600z January 30, 2010 http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTPS11_201101300600.htm January 30, 2011 Unattributed dead https://archive.today/20110130094755/http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTPS11_201101300600.htm January 30, 2011 Yasi continued to intensify throughout that day, while affecting the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Early on January 31, RSMC Nadi reported that Yasi had intensified into a category two tropical cyclone, before reporting that it had become a severe tropical cyclone.Hurricane Warning 2011-01-31 00z http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WHPS01_201101310000.htm Fiji Meteorological Service January 31, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522140835/https://www.webcitation.org/5w8xgsMcM?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WHPS01_201101310000.htm May 22, 2024 Hurricane Warning 2011-01-31 06z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 31, 2011 January 31, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20111019012921/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt October 19, 2011 During that afternoon, both the JTWC and RSMC Nadi reported that the system had moved across 160°E and had moved out of the South Pacific Basin and into the Australian region,Hurricane Warning 2011-01-31 12z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service January 31, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20111019012921/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wh/whps01.nffn..txt October 19, 2011 JTWC Tropical Cyclone 11P Warning 2011-01-31 15z Joint Typhoon WarningCenter http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt January 31, 2011 January 31, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 where it became a much stronger storm before striking Queensland during the first days of February. Tropical Cyclone Zaka SPac February 5 February 7 Zaka 2011-02-06 2150Z.jpg Zaka 2011 path.png 50 45 985 Early on February 5, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 10F, had developed about 200 km (125 mi), to the south east of Nukualofa in Tonga.Tropical Disturbance Summary 2011-02-05 0300z http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 5, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 During that day, the disturbance gradually organized further whilst moving towards the east. RSMC Nadi, then classified the disturbance as a tropical depression, later that day.Gale Warning 01 for Tropical Depression 10F http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20000.txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 6, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220955/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20000.txt July 21, 2012 Intensification continued and on the next day, RSMC Nadi upgraded Tropical Depression 10F into a Tropical Cyclone and named it 'Zaka'.Gale Warning 04 for Tropical Cyclone Zaka http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps01.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 6, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203130631/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps01.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Soon, Zaka crossed 25°S and TCWC Wellington took full responsibility of the Cyclone.Storm Warning 102 for Tropical Cyclone Zaka http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 7, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203125432/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt December 3, 2010 Hours later, the JTWC initiated advisories on the system and designated it with '12P'.Warning 01 for Tropical Cyclone 12P http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/11020618 Joint Typhoon Warning Center February 7, 2011 October 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011062345/http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/11020618 dead At midnight, that day, TCWC Wellington further upgraded Zaka into a Category 2 Tropical Cyclone.Storm Warning 103 for Tropical Cyclone Zaka http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTNZ41_201102070057.htm Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 7, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522141108/https://www.webcitation.org/5wJbV1KXB?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTNZ41_201102070057.htm May 22, 2024 Early on the next day, the system started weakening and became a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone.Gale Warning 113 for Tropical Cyclone Zaka http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 8, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203125432/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt December 3, 2010 Hours later, TCWC Wellington downgraded Zaka, into a low, no longer considering it tropical.Gale Warning 121 for Former Tropical Cyclone Zaka http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWNZ40_201102071836.htm Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 8, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522141231/https://www.webcitation.org/5wL7WvU5m?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWNZ40_201102071836.htm May 22, 2024 Late on that day, the JTWC, reporting that the system weakened rapidly, issued their final warning on the system.Warning 03 for Tropical Cyclone 12P http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center February 8, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Weather warnings were issued to the Raoul Island as the system intensified and could bring a significant amount of rain.Cyclone Zaka passing closer to Raoul Island this evening http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=58627 Radio New Zealand International February 7, 2011 Zaka was initially expected to move in a southernly path and impact New Zealand.New cyclone no threat to Qld http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/07/3131659.htm?section=justin https://web.archive.org/web/20110210203451/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/07/3131659.htm?section=justin dead February 10, 2011 ABC News February 7, 2011 However, the system rapidly weakened and passed several miles east of the islands.Cyclone Zaka weakens off the east coast http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10704937 APN Holdings NZ Limited February 8, 2011 February 8, 2011 Severe Tropical Cyclone Atu SPac February 13 February 24 Atu feb 21 2011.jpg Atu 2011 path.png 90 115 940 Early on February 13, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 11F had formed about 65 km to the southwest of Port Vila in Vanuatu.Tropical Disturbance Summary(140600) for Tropical Disturbance 11F http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 During the next day, the system gradually moved north and started intensifying.Tropical Disturbance Summary(152100) for Tropical Disturbance 11F http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWPS21-NFFN_201102152100.htm Fiji Meteorological Service February 15, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522141316/https://www.webcitation.org/5wXA8eRWn?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWPS21-NFFN_201102152100.htm May 22, 2024 Late on February 16, the disturbance turned south-southeast and intensified into a Tropical depression.Tropical Disturbance Summary(162100) for Tropical Depression 11F http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 16, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100606214228/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 6, 2010 On the next morning, organization in the system improved, but the convection decreased unexpectedly.Tropical Disturbance Summary(170900) for Tropical Depression 11F http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 17, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt June 5, 2011 Early on January 18, deep convection started developing over the Low-level Circulation Center (LLCC) which is very favorable for Tropical cyclogenesis.Tropical Cyclone Advisory A1 for Tropical Depression 11F http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTPS11-NFFN_201102180300.htm Fiji Meteorological Service February 18, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522140951/https://www.webcitation.org/5waLz4KBB?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTPS11-NFFN_201102180300.htm May 22, 2024 Late on that day, the JTWC started monitoring the system as Tropical Cyclone 17P.Tropical Cyclone Warning 01 for Tropical Cyclone 17P http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center February 19, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Early on the next day, RSMC Nadi upgraded the depression into a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone and named it Atu.Tropical Cyclone Advisory A5 for Tropical Cyclone Atu http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 19, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 At midnight, that day, RSMC Nadi upgraded Atu into a Category 2 tropical cyclone,Tropical Cyclone Advisory A9 for Tropical Cyclone Atu http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 20, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 and six hours later it was upgraded again into a Category 3 severe tropical cyclone,Tropical Cyclone Advisory A10 for Severe Tropical Cyclone Atu http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 20, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 and then again into a Category 4 Severe Tropical cyclone.Tropical Cyclone Advisory A11 for Severe Tropical Cyclone Atu http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt Fiji Meteorological Service February 20, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt December 3, 2010 Though Atu strengthened rapidly, it weakened unexpectedly on the next day because of an eyewall replacement cycle.Tropical Cyclone Warning 06 for Tropical Cyclone 17P http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center February 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 Early on February 23, Atu crossed 25°S and entered TCWC Wellington's area of responsibility as a Category 3 Severe Tropical Cyclone.Hurricane Warning 437 for Severe Tropical Cyclone Atu http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WHNZ41-NZKL_201102230028.htm Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 23, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522141036/https://www.webcitation.org/5whw8wLzx?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WHNZ41-NZKL_201102230028.htm May 22, 2024 Late on that day, the JTWC, reporting that the system was becoming extratropical, issued their final warning on Atu.Tropical Cyclone Warning 11 for Tropical Cyclone 17P http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt Joint Typhoon Warning Center February 23, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131616/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps31.pgtw..txt December 3, 2010 At midnight, that day, TCWC Wellington reported that Atu was no longer a Severe Tropical Cyclone.Hurricane Warning 464 for Severe Tropical Cyclone Atu http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 24, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101203125432/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtnz41.nzkl..txt December 3, 2010 Within six hours, TCWC Wellington downgraded Atu into a low, no longer considering it tropical.Hurricane Warning 470 for Former Tropical Cyclone Atu http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWNZ40-NZKL_201102240705.htm Tropical Cyclone Warning Center, Wellington February 25, 2011 dead https://archive.today/20240522141153/https://www.webcitation.org/5wk9C0wzX?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWNZ40-NZKL_201102240705.htm May 22, 2024 Relief operations across Vanuatu related to Cyclone Vania were temporarily halted due to dangerous conditions produced by Atu. All seagoing vessels stopped operations and many flights were canceled during the duration of its passage.International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ReliefWeb March 11, 2011 April 27, 2015 Vanuatu: Tropical cyclone Vania DREF operation n° MDRVU001 Operations update n° 1 http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/45152B6EE6DC3F00C12578500037C7B1-Full_Report.pdf On Efate, 400 people sought refuge in public shelters. Between February 20 and 22, Cyclone Atu brought heavy rains and damaging winds to portions of Tafea Province. Still recovering from Cyclone Vania the previous month, Atu damaged or destroyed the remaining crops left in the province. Agriculture damage on Tanna was reported to be devastating. Fruit on all banana and coconut trees were blown off. Communications with the islands of Aniwa and Futuna were lost during the cyclone.Radio New Zealand February 24, 2011 April 27, 2015 Planes will fly to Vanuatu islands cut off by cyclone http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/195560/planes-will-fly-to-vanuatu-islands-cut-off-by-cyclone Contact was re-established three days after the storms passage.Radio New Zealand February 25, 2011 April 27, 2015 Relief supplies sent to cyclone-stricken southern Vanuatu http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/195591/relief-supplies-sent-to-cyclone-stricken-southern-vanuatu Minor damage took place on Efate, with some downed trees and debris strewn about.Radio New Zealand February 23, 2011 April 27, 2015 Devastating damage to some crops in Vanuatu from Cyclone Atu http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/195526/devastating-damage-to-some-crops-in-vanuatu-from-cyclone-atu The MV Nakato provided 240 tonnes of rice for residents in Tanna on February 25 while the MV Makila was used to bring rice to residents on Aniwa, Aneityum, Erromango, and Futuna. The Government of France later conducted areal surveys of the affected areas.ReliefWeb February 25, 2011 April 27, 2015 Aid arrives in Vanuatu's cyclone-stricken south http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/195599/aid-arrives-in-vanuatu%27s-cyclone-stricken-south A month after Atu's passage, residents in eastern Tanna reported that they had received no aid from the government despite shipments reaching less affected areas. The National Disaster Management Office later admitted that they did not have enough rice to distribute to all affected areas and received misinformation from survey teams.Radio New Zealand March 21, 2011 April 27, 2015 Some Vanuatu cyclone victims say they're still to receive food supplies http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/196061/some-vanuatu-cyclone-victims-say-they%27re-still-to-receive-food-supplies Severe Tropical Cyclone Bune SPac Bune mar 27 2011 0210Z.jpg Bune 2011 path.png March 22 March 29 70 75 967 On March 22, RSMC Nadi analyzed that a Tropical Disturbance had formed about 70 miles NNW of Fonualei island, Tonga. Later the same day it was upgraded to a Tropical Depression, and cyclone warnings were issued for islands in the Eastern Division of Fiji. As it neared the International Date Line it continued to strengthen and was named Tropical Cyclone Bune, and as it moved generally southwards it reached category 3 by March 25.Season 2010-2011 Tropical Cyclone BUNE Track Map Tropical Cyclone Track Maps for Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. Other systems The following tropical disturbances were also monitored by RSMC Nadi, however these systems were either short lived or did not develop significantly. On December 31, Tropical Disturbance 02F had developed within a trough of low pressure about 930 km (580 mi) to the southeast of Pago Pago in American Samoa.https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Tropical Disturbance Summary January 1, 2011 00z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre January 1, 2011 July 21, 2012 Fiji Meteorological Service July 8, 2012 http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt dead Over the next few days the disturbance's organisation slightly increased in an area of low vertical windshear, before RSMC Nadi issued its final advisory on the disturbance as it moved south of 25°S into TCWC Wellington's area of responsibility.https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Tropical Disturbance Summary January 2, 2011 08z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre January 2, 2011 July 21, 2012 live Fiji Meteorological Service July 8, 2012 http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt A few days later as Cyclone Vania was developing near Fiji, RSMC Nadi started to monitor Tropical Disturbance 04F which had developed within a monsoon trough, about 300 km (185 mi) to the northwest of the New Caledonian capital Nouméa. Over the next few days the disturbance remained weak and poorly organized, before RSMC Nadi issued their final advisory on the system during January 7, as the disturbance was not expected to develop into a tropical cyclone. During March 7, Tropical Low 21U developed within the Australian region, about 1000 km mi on 5 to the northwest of Yeppoon, Queensland.http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau21.abrf..txt Tropical Cyclone Technical Bulletin: March 8, 2011 06z Brisbane Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre March 8, 2011 Australian Bureau of Meteorology May 10, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111020044226/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ax/axau21.abrf..txt October 20, 2011 During that day the tropical low moved eastwards and into the South Pacific basin, where RSMC Nadi expected the system to develop into a tropical cyclone and designated it as Tropical Depression 12F during March 8.https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Tropical Disturbance Summary March 8, 2011 09z May 9, 2015 March 8, 2011 RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre July 21, 2012 Fiji Meteorological Service http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt dead Padgett, Gary Australian Severe Weather http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2011/trak1103.htm Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Tracks: March 2011 May 31, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150923190743/http://www.australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2011/trak1103.htm September 23, 2015 April 9, 2015 However, during that day as the system was steered south-eastwards into an area of moderate to high wind-shear, atmospheric convection surrounding the system decreased, before it was last noted during March 9.Tropical Disturbance Summary March 8, 2011 21z May 9, 2015 March 8, 2011 RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre Fiji Meteorological Service http://mtarchive.geol.iastate.edu/2011/03/08/text/Severe/Severe_08.txtTropical Disturbance Summary March 9, 2011 09z May 9, 2015 March 9, 2011 RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre Fiji Meteorological Service http://mtarchive.geol.iastate.edu/2011/03/09/text/Severe/Severe_09.txt Tropical Disturbance 14F developed during April 9, near Vanuatu and over the next couple of days moved slowly south-eastwards, before it was last noted during April 11, after convection surrounding the system had failed to organize.http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://archive.today/20240522141401/https://www.webcitation.org/5xrqwmECQ?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWPS21-NFFN_201104100000.htm Tropical Disturbance Summary April 10, 2011 00z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 10, 2011 May 22, 2024 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20110605172657/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/ww/wwps21.nffn..txt Tropical Disturbance Summary April 11, 2011 21z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 11, 2011 June 5, 2011 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead Tropical Depression 15F developed during April 16, within an area of moderate vertical windshear about 600 km mi 5 on to the east of New Caledonia.http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt Tropical Disturbance Advisory A1 April 16, 2011 00z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 16, 2011 December 3, 2010 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead During that day the depression moved towards the south-southeast before the final advisory on the system was issued, as it left the tropics and convection surrounding the system started to become unorganized.http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20101203131231/http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/wt/wtps11.nffn..txt Tropical Disturbance Advisory A5 April 16, 2011 21z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 16, 2011 December 3, 2010 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead On April 28, a low-pressure area that had developed within the Australian region, was predicted to develop into a tropical disturbance as it moved into the South Pacific basin.http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://web.archive.org/web/20120721220457/http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt Tropical Disturbance Summary April 28, 2011 23z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 28, 2011 July 21, 2012 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead During the next day it was classified as Tropical Depression 16F while it was located near New Caledonia, before it was last noted later that day as it moved out of the tropics.http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://archive.today/20240522141706/https://www.webcitation.org/5yJcZAcOM?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/20000_201104291332.htm Gale Warning 021 April 29, 2011 13z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 29, 2011 May 22, 2024 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://archive.today/20240522141619/https://www.webcitation.org/5yJcSASnu?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/20000_201104292000.htm Gale Warning 022 April 29, 2011 20z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre April 29, 2011 May 22, 2024 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead The final tropical depression of the season developed during 10 May, within an area of moderate to high vertical windshear, about 155 km mi 5 on to the northeast of Avarua on the Southern Cook island of Rarotonga.http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt https://archive.today/20240522141449/https://www.webcitation.org/5ybhiQVsT?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WWPS21-NFFN_201105102100.htm Tropical Disturbance Summary May 10, 2011 21z RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre May 10, 2011 May 22, 2024 Fiji Meteorological Service November 24, 2012 dead Over the next day the depression moved towards the southeast, before it was last noted later that day by RSMC Nadi as it moved into TCWC Wellington's area of responsibility.RSMC Nadi — Tropical Cyclone Centre Fiji Meteorological Service May 11, 2011 http://www.met.gov.fj/aouth_west_pacific_marine.php https://archive.today/20240522141534/https://www.webcitation.org/5yc3iF58n?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/FQPS01-NFFN_201105112100.htm May 22, 2024 Marine Weather Bulletin: May 11, 2011 2100z November 24, 2012 dead Season effects This table lists all the storms that developed in the South Pacific to the east of longitude 160°E during the 2010–2011 season. It includes their intensity on the Australian Tropical cyclone intensity scale, duration, name, landfalls, deaths, and damages. All data is taken from RSMC Nadi and or TCWC Wellington, and all of the damage figures are in 2011 USD. |- | 01 01F || 1124 November 24 – 30 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|35 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#TD|999 hPa inHg 4 on on || Vanuatu, Fiji || None || None || |- | 02 02F || 1231 December 31 – January 2 || bgcolor=#DI|0 Tropical disturbance || bgcolor=#DI|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#DI|1004 hPa inHg 4 on on off || None || None || None || |- | 03 Vania || 0105 January 5 – 15 || bgcolor=#A2|3 Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|55 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A2|973 hPa inHg 4 on on || Fiji, VanuatuNew Caledonia, New Zealand || 11000000 $ || 1 ||http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=58333 Lengthy repair expected for New Caledonia roads after Vania Unattributed January 21, 2011 Radio New Zealand January 21, 2011 |- | 04 04F || 0106 January 5 – 7 || bgcolor=#DI|0 Tropical disturbance || bgcolor=#DI|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#DI|1002 hPa inHg 4 on on off || New Caledonia || None || None || |- | 05 Zelia || 0116 January 16 – 17 || bgcolor=#A4|5 Category 4 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A4|85 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A4|957 hPa inHg 4 on on || New Caledonia, New Zealand || None || None || |- | 06 Wilma || 0119 January 19 – 28 || bgcolor=#A4|5 Category 4 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A4|100 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A4|939 hPa inHg 4 on on || Samoan IslandsTonga, New Zealand || 22000000 $ || 3 ||Radio New Zealand January 27, 2011 January 29, 2011 Samoan flood deaths could have been avoided — disaster official http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op%3Dread%26id%3D58438 https://web.archive.org/web/20171027032624/http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=58438 dead October 27, 2017 |- | 07 07F || 0120 January 20 – 22 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|065 65 km/h mph on 5 || bgcolor=#TD|996 hPa inHg 4 on on || New Caledonia || None || None || |- | 08 Anthony || 0124 January 24 – 25 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|25 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#TD|998 hPa inHg 4 on on || None || None || None || |- | 09 Yasi || 0126 January 26 – 31 || bgcolor=#A3|4 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A3|80 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A3|960 hPa inHg 4 on on || Tuvalu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu || Minor || 1 || |- | 10 Zaka || 0205 February 5 – 7 || bgcolor=#A2|3 Category 2 tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A2|50 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A2|985 hPa inHg 4 on on || None || None || None || |- | 11 Atu || 0214 February 13 – 24 || bgcolor=#A4|5 Category 4 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A4|90 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A4|940 hPa inHg 4 on on || Vanuatu || Unknown || None || |- | 12 12F || 0307 March 7 – 9 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|25 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#TD|1002 hPa inHg 4 on on off || Vanuatu || None || None || |- | 13 Bune || 0322 March 22 – 29 || bgcolor=#A3|4 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone || bgcolor=#A3|70 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#A3|967 hPa inHg 4 on on || Fiji || None || None || |- | 14 14F || 0410 April 10 – 11 || bgcolor=#DI|0 Tropical disturbance || bgcolor=#DI|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#DI|1005 hPa inHg 4 on on off || Vanuatu || None || None || |- | 15 15F || 0415 April 15 – 17 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|30 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#TD|999 hPa inHg 4 on on || None || None || None || |- | 16 16F || 0428 April 28 – 30 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|000 Not specified || bgcolor=#TD|1002 hPa inHg 4 on on off || None || None || None || |- | 17 17F || 0510 May 10 – 11 || bgcolor=#TD|1 Tropical depression || bgcolor=#TD|30 kn km/h mph on 5 out || bgcolor=#TD|1000 hPa inHg 4 on on off || None || None || None || |- 17 systems November 24–11 May 185 km/h mph on 5 935 hPa inHg 4 on >33000000 $ 5 See also Tropical cyclones Tropical cyclones in 2010 and 2011 List of Southern Hemisphere cyclone seasons Atlantic hurricane seasons: 2010, 2011 Pacific hurricane seasons: 2010, 2011 Pacific typhoon seasons: 2010, 2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2010, 2011 2010–11 Australian region cyclone season 2010–11 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season South Atlantic tropical cyclone References External links 2010 y 2010 South Pacific cyclone yes Category:South Pacific cyclone seasons Category:Articles which contain graphical timelines 2010 SPAC 2011 SPAC