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Cyclone Carlos
Category 3 Australian region tropical cyclone in 2011 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Carlos.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlos was a strong tropical cyclone that made landfall in Australia and resulted in $12.3 million USD in damages. Carlos was first spotted on 14 February near Batchelor and intensified to a Category 3 cyclone on 22 February. The storm affected Australia for most of its life.
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
![]() Cyclone Carlos on 24 February | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 14 February 2011 |
Dissipated | 27 February 2011 |
Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (BOM) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 969 hPa (mbar); 28.61 inHg |
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | $12.3 million (2011 USD) |
Areas affected | Northern Territory, Western Australia |
Part of the 2010–11 Australian region cyclone season |
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