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Cyclone Chris (2002)
Track & history
Peak wind
145 mph / 230 km/h
Min pressure
916 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yes
Storm history
Chris formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2002 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 916 mb. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-02 06:00 | 13.2°S 121.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2002-02-02 12:00 | 13.8°S 122.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2002-02-02 18:00 | 14.7°S 121.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2002-02-03 00:00 | 15.3°S 121.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2002-02-03 06:00 | 15.7°S 121.1°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2002-02-03 12:00 | 16.0°S 120.7°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2002-02-03 18:00 | 16.3°S 120.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2002-02-04 00:00 | 16.6°S 121.0°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 980 mb |
Show all 20 points
| 2002-02-04 06:00 | 17.2°S 121.1°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2002-02-04 12:00 | 17.8°S 120.8°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 958 mb |
| 2002-02-04 18:00 | 18.1°S 120.4°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 944 mb |
| 2002-02-05 00:00 | 18.3°S 120.2°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 927 mb |
| 2002-02-05 06:00 | 18.7°S 120.2°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 927 mb |
| 2002-02-05 12:00 | 19.2°S 120.3°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 916 mb |
| 2002-02-05 18:00 | 19.8°S 120.1°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 916 mb |
| 2002-02-06 00:00 | 20.4°S 119.8°E | C3 | 125 mph / 205 km/h | 933 mb |
| 2002-02-06 06:00 | 21.2°S 119.5°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2002-02-06 12:00 | 21.9°S 119.5°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2002-02-06 18:00 | 22.0°S 119.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2002-02-07 00:00 | 22.2°S 119.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
Cyclone Chris 2002 FAQ
Did Cyclone Chris 2002 make landfall?
The best track records Chris crossing land, but not near a sizeable town.
How strong did Chris get in 2002?
Chris peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 916 mb.
When did Chris form and dissipate?
Chris was first tracked on Feb 2 2002 and last tracked on Feb 7 2002, about 5 days in all.