1994–95 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season

Nov 1, 1994 – Apr 30, 1995 · Season ended

The 1994–95 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season produced 22 named storms, 13 at hurricane strength and 8 major storms, against a 1991–2020 average of 26.7, 13.8 and 7.5. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 171, 79% of the average.

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Named storms

Avg 26.7 (1991–2020)

Hurricane strength

64 kt or stronger · avg 13.8

Major (Cat 3+)

Avg 7.5 per season

Accumulated energy

79% of normal

ACE 171 vs 1991–2020 avg 217

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1994–95 season at a glance

Named storms: 22 (1991–2020 average 26.7).
Hurricane strength (64 kt+): 13 (average 13.8).
Major, 96 kt+: 8 (average 7.5).
Accumulated cyclone energy: 170.9, 79% of the 217 average.
Named-storm days: 105.3, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
First named storm: Tropical Storm Unnamed, October 5, 1994.
First storm at hurricane strength: Albertine, November 25, 1994.
First major storm: Albertine, November 26, 1994.
Last storm to dissipate: Agnes, April 23, 1995.
All systems tracked: 24, including 2 that stayed below tropical-storm strength.

Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph). Regional agencies here use 10-minute winds (3-minute in India), so their official counts can differ.

Every storm of the 1994–95 season

Storm	Dates	Peak	Min pressure	Landfall
Unnamed	Oct 2 – Oct 7	TS	995 mb	—
Vania	Nov 10 – Nov 19	TS	980 mb	—
Albertine	Nov 21 – Dec 3	C4	925 mb	—
Annette	Dec 10 – Dec 20	C3	925 mb	Yes
TD 4P	Dec 13 – Dec 17	TS	—	—
Christelle	Dec 27 – Jan 11	TS	980 mb	Antalaha, Madagascar
William	Dec 30 – Jan 5	C1	975 mb	—
Bentha	Dec 30 – Jan 6	TS	984 mb	—
Dorina	Jan 16 – Feb 1	C3	925 mb	—
Fodah	Jan 19 – Jan 28	TS	970 mb	—
Gail	Jan 31 – Feb 12	C1	970 mb	—
Heida	Jan 31 – Feb 8	TS	990 mb	—
Bobby	Feb 18 – Feb 27	C3	925 mb	Yes
Ingrid	Feb 21 – Mar 3	C3	945 mb	—
Violet	Feb 28 – Mar 9	C1	960 mb	—
Warren	Mar 3 – Mar 7	TS	960 mb	Yes
Josta	Mar 4 – Mar 12	C1	972 mb	—
Kylie	Mar 4 – Mar 15	C2	984 mb	—
Lidy	Mar 14 – Mar 20	TS	996 mb	—
TD 18P	Mar 15 – Mar 17	TD	—	—
Marlene	Mar 28 – Apr 11	C4	920 mb	—
Chloe	Mar 29 – Apr 9	C4	920 mb	Yes
TD 20P	Apr 1 – Apr 6	TD	—	Yes
Agnes	Apr 15 – Apr 23	C3	945 mb	—

Unnamed: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in October 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Vania: Vania formed in the Southern Hemisphere in November 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Albertine: Albertine formed in the Southern Hemisphere in November 1994 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
Annette: Annette formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1994 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. The system was tracked for 10 days.
TD 4P: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Christelle: Christelle formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Antalaha, Madagascar and last near Vacoas, Mauritius. The system was tracked for 15 days.
William: William formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1994 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Bentha: Bentha formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Dorina: Dorina formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1995 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 15 days.
Fodah: Fodah formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Gail: Gail formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1995 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
Heida: Heida formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Bobby: Bobby formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1995 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Ingrid: Ingrid formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1995 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 945 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Violet: Violet formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 1995 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Warren: Warren formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Josta: Josta formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 972 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Kylie: Kylie formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
Lidy: Lidy formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
TD 18P: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Marlene: Marlene formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 920 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
Chloe: Chloe formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1995 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 920 mb. The system was tracked for 11 days.
TD 20P: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). The system was tracked for 5 days.
Agnes: Agnes formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 1995 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 945 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.

Strongest storm of 1994–95

Cyclone Marlene was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 145 mph (230 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 920 mb, on April 3, 1995. That is Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

80 Southern Hemisphere storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 33 matched it. It produced 15% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

Landfalls in 1994–95

6 of the season’s 24 systems made landfall, 3 of them at hurricane strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.

December 18, 1994: Annette, 105 mph (Category 2)
January 2, 1995: Christelle near Antalaha, Madagascar, 40 mph (tropical storm)
January 8, 1995: Christelle near Vacoas, Mauritius, 35 mph (tropical depression)
February 24, 1995: Bobby, 115 mph (Category 3)
March 5, 1995: Warren, 65 mph (tropical storm)
April 3, 1995: TD 20P, 30 mph (tropical depression)
April 8, 1995: Chloe, 80 mph (Category 1)

How 1994–95 ranks since 1980

The season ranks 41st of 47 Southern Hemisphere seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 2 other seasons), 25th for hurricane strength (tied with 8 other seasons) and 34th for accumulated cyclone energy.

The record since 1980 is 37 named storms, in 1997, and the highest ACE is 364, in 1997.

1994–95 storm names

The 1994–95 season used 20 names: Vania, Albertine, Annette, Christelle, William, Bentha, Dorina, Fodah, Gail, Heida, Bobby, Ingrid, Violet, Warren, Josta, Kylie, Lidy, Marlene, Chloe, Agnes.

4 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.

1994–95 season FAQ

How many named storms were there in 1994–95?

The 1994–95 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season had 22 named storms, 13 at hurricane strength and 8 major storms, from 24 systems tracked in all. The 1991–2020 average is 26.7 named storms, 13.8 at 64 kt or more and 7.5 major per season. The first to form was Tropical Storm Unnamed and the last was Agnes.

What was the strongest storm of 1994–95?

Cyclone Marlene. It peaked at 145 mph (230 km/h, 125 kt) with a lowest pressure of 920 mb on April 3, 1995. That is Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 80 Southern Hemisphere storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 15% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

When did the 1994–95 season end?

Australia’s official season ran from November 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995. Our counts follow IBTrACS, which files every storm from July 1994 to June 1995 under the 1994–95 season. The busiest months are January–February. The last system, Agnes, dissipated on April 23, 1995.