1960–61 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

Cyclone season in the Southwest Indian Ocean June 2022 SWI 1961 1960-1961 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season summary.jpg November 11, 1960 February 10, 1961 Doris 80 1 6 4 1 1950s, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63 1960–61 Australian region cyclone season 1960–61 South Pacific cyclone season The 1960–61 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was one of the least active South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons on record. It only had 6 tropical depressions, 5 named storms, 4 tropical storms, and 1 cyclone, Doris. Additionally, none of its storms made landfall, therefore it had almost no deaths or damage. The season was also the second with named storms, the first being 1959–60.1960334S12087 Systems Tropical Storm Anna SWI Anna 1960 track.png November 11 November 14 35 Ana existed from November 11 to November 14. Its peak intensity was 65 kilometers an hour, or 40 miles per hour, in 1-minute maximum sustained winds. Unnamed tropical depression A tropical depression briefly existed in the northeast portion of the basin from November 29–30. Its peak intensity is currently unknown. Tropical Storm Barbara SWI Barbara 1960 track.png November 29 December 3 45 Barbara existed from November 27 to December 3. In 1-minute maximum sustained winds, its peak intensity was 85 miles per hour. That is equal to 50 kilometers per hour. For its whole duration, it stayed away from land. Tropical Storm Clara SWI SWI Clara 1961 track.png January 1 January 6 45 Clara, a slow-moving tropical cyclone, lasted from January 1 to January 6 and, twice, nearly made landfall. On New Year's Day, it formed near Madagascar. Moving west-northwestward, Clara reached its peak intensity of 85 mph (50 km/h). As it dissipated, Clara's remnants drifted over Mozambique. Tropical Cyclone Doris SWI Doris 1961 track.png January 24 February 2 80 Doris was the only storm of the season to reach cyclone strength. On January 24, 1961, it formed east of Madagascar. A few days later, Doris reached its peak intensity, with 1-minute maximum sustained winds of 90 mph or 150 km/h. Moving southeast, it began to weaken. Doris finally dissipated on February 2, lasting 9 days. Tropical Depression Eva SWI Eva 1961 track.png February 7 February 10 30 On February 7, 1961, the final storm of the season, Eva, formed. However, it soon encountered unfavorable conditions, and dissipated on February 10, 3 days later. Its 1-minute peak intensity was 55 km/h (35 mph). See also Tropical cyclones Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1960, 1961 Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1960, 1961 Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1960, 1961 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1960, 1961 1960s Australian region cyclone seasons 1960s South Pacific cyclone seasons References 2 1960 y 1960 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone yes Category:South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons