Cyclone Meena
2005 tropical cyclone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Meena was the first of four tropical cyclones to impact the Cook Islands during February 2005. The system was first identified within a trough of low pressure, about 620 km (385 mi) to the northwest of Pago Pago in American Samoa.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | February 1, 2005 (2005-02) |
Dissipated | February 11, 2005 (2005-02-12) |
Category 5 severe tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
Highest winds | 215 km/h (130 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg |
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 230 km/h (145 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 916 hPa (mbar); 27.05 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Areas affected | American Samoa, Cook Islands |
Part of the 2004–05 South Pacific cyclone season |
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