Cyclone Kate (2006)
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Tropical Cyclone Kate was a short-lived Category 2 cyclone that remained nearly stationary for its entire existence in the northwestern Coral Sea in February 2006. Forming out of a monsoonal trough on 22 February, Kate rapidly intensified throughout the day. By 23 February, the system attained its peak intensity with winds of 95 km/h (60 mph 10-minute sustained) and a barometric pressure of 985 hPa (mbar). Shortly thereafter, increasing wind shear caused the storm to quickly weaken. By 24 February, the system dissipated over open waters near Queensland, Australia. Although Kate did not directly affect land, large swells produced by the storm impacted beaches in Papua New Guinea and Queensland. The waves injured six people in Australia, although no property damage was reported.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 22 February 2006 |
Dissipated | 24 February 2006 |
Category 2 tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (BOM) | |
Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
Highest gusts | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 85 km/h (50 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None reported |
Areas affected | Papua New Guinea and Queensland, Australia |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2005–06 Australian region cyclone season |