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Cyclone Elaine (1999)
Track & history
Peak wind
115 mph / 185 km/h
Min pressure
945 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Geraldton
Storm history
Elaine formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 1999 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 made landfall near Geraldton, Australia. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-15 00:00 | 13.1°S 117.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-03-15 06:00 | 13.2°S 117.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1999-03-15 12:00 | 13.3°S 115.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1999-03-15 18:00 | 13.4°S 115.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-03-16 00:00 | 13.7°S 115.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 995 mb |
| 1999-03-16 06:00 | 14.0°S 115.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 991 mb |
| 1999-03-16 12:00 | 14.5°S 114.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 986 mb |
| 1999-03-16 18:00 | 14.9°S 114.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 980 mb |
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| 1999-03-17 00:00 | 15.6°S 112.9°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 971 mb |
| 1999-03-17 06:00 | 16.4°S 112.0°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 965 mb |
| 1999-03-17 12:00 | 17.1°S 111.5°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 961 mb |
| 1999-03-17 18:00 | 17.8°S 111.1°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 956 mb |
| 1999-03-18 00:00 | 18.8°S 110.8°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 946 mb |
| 1999-03-18 06:00 | 19.6°S 110.8°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 945 mb |
| 1999-03-18 12:00 | 20.6°S 111.1°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 948 mb |
| 1999-03-18 18:00 | 21.6°S 111.1°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 955 mb |
| 1999-03-19 00:00 | 23.0°S 111.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 968 mb |
| 1999-03-19 06:00 | 23.9°S 111.5°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1999-03-19 12:00 | 25.1°S 112.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 980 mb |
| 1999-03-19 18:00 | 26.2°S 112.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1999-03-20 00:00 | 27.7°S 113.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1999-03-20 06:00 | 28.8°S 115.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 997 mb |
Cyclone Elaine 1999 FAQ
Did Cyclone Elaine 1999 make landfall?
Yes. Elaine made landfall near Geraldton, Australia on Mar 20 1999, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Elaine get in 1999?
Elaine peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 945 mb.
When did Elaine form and dissipate?
Elaine was first tracked on Mar 15 1999 and last tracked on Mar 20 1999, about 5 days in all.