Storms named Oma

Two storms have been named Oma since 2001: two in the Southern Hemisphere (2001 and 2019). The strongest, in 2019, peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h).

Times used

2001–2019

Strongest

2019 · Cat 1

968 mb

Most recent

2019

Southern Hemisphere

First used

2001

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20192001Tracks: IBTrACS / NHC

Every storm named Oma, newest first

Cyclone Oma (2019)

Dates: February 11, 2019 to February 28, 2019 (18 days)
Peak wind: 85 mph / 140 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 968 mb
Ocean: Southern Hemisphere
ACE: 15.8

Oma formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2019 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 968 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 18 days.

Cyclone Oma (2019): track and history

Tropical Storm Oma (2001)

Dates: February 18, 2001 to February 24, 2001 (6 days)
Peak wind: 65 mph / 100 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 980 mb
Ocean: Southern Hemisphere
ACE: 2.6

Oma formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.

Tropical Storm Oma (2001): track and history

Questions about the name Oma

When was the last time a storm was named Oma?

The most recent was Cyclone Oma in 2019, in the Southern Hemisphere. It formed on February 11, peaked at 85 mph (140 km/h) and lasted 18 days. It did not make landfall. Before that, the name was used in 2001.

What was the strongest storm named Oma?

Cyclone Oma in 2019 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 1 cyclone with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 968 mb. It formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February. The weakest of the two, in 2001, peaked at 65 mph (100 km/h).