Two storms have been named Gertie since 1985: two in the Southern Hemisphere (1985 and 1995). The strongest, in 1995, peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h).
Gertie formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1995 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. The system was tracked for 11 days.
Cyclone Gertie (1995): track and historyGertie formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1985 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 973 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Broome, Australia and last near Karratha, Australia. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Tropical Storm Gertie (1985): track and history| Storm | Landfall near | Date (UTC) | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertie 1995 | 19.8°S 120.7°E | 1995-12-20 00:00 | 70 mph / 110 km/h |
| Gertie 1985 | Broome, Australia | 1985-01-28 00:00 | 30 mph / 45 km/h |
| Gertie 1985 | Karratha, Australia | 1985-01-31 03:00 | 50 mph / 80 km/h |
The most recent was Cyclone Gertie in 1995, in the Southern Hemisphere. It formed on December 14, peaked at 85 mph (140 km/h) and lasted 11 days. It did not make landfall. Before that, the name was used in 1985.
Cyclone Gertie in 1995 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 1 cyclone with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December. The weakest of the two, in 1985, peaked at 65 mph (100 km/h).