Cyclone Fytia (2026)
Track & history
Storm history
Fytia formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2026 and peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 962 mb. It made landfall near Soalala, Madagascar. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSVData source: NOAA NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. IBTrACS v04r01 use constraints.
Gahtan, Jennifer; Knapp, Kenneth R.; Schreck, Carl J. III; Diamond, Howard J.; Kossin, James P.; Kruk, Michael C. (2024). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) Project, Version 4.01. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Cite the subset used and access date. IBTrACS v04r01 dataset DOI.
| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 18:00 | 15.6°S 42.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2026-01-30 00:00 | 15.6°S 42.5°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2026-01-30 06:00 | 15.6°S 42.5°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2026-01-30 12:00 | 15.5°S 43.0°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 973 mb |
| 2026-01-30 18:00 | 15.5°S 43.9°E | C2 | 105 mph / 170 km/h | 963 mb |
| 2026-01-31 00:00 | 16.0°S 44.8°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 962 mb |
| 2026-01-31 06:00 | 16.3°S 45.8°E | C1 | 85 mph / 135 km/h | 979 mb |
| 2026-01-31 12:00 | 17.1°S 46.5°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 989 mb |
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| 2026-01-31 18:00 | 18.0°S 47.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2026-02-01 00:00 | 18.8°S 48.3°E | TS | 45 mph / 70 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2026-02-01 06:00 | 19.5°S 49.5°E | TS | 45 mph / 70 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2026-02-01 12:00 | 20.4°S 50.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2026-02-01 18:00 | 21.0°S 51.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2026-02-02 00:00 | 20.6°S 52.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2026-02-02 06:00 | 21.2°S 52.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 100 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2026-02-02 12:00 | 22.1°S 53.1°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2026-02-02 18:00 | 22.9°S 53.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 100 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2026-02-03 00:00 | 23.3°S 54.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 100 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2026-02-03 06:00 | 23.4°S 54.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2026-02-03 12:00 | 23.8°S 54.5°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2026-02-03 18:00 | 23.9°S 54.9°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2026-02-04 00:00 | 23.6°S 54.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2026-02-04 06:00 | 23.5°S 54.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2026-02-04 12:00 | 23.4°S 55.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
Cyclone Fytia 2026 FAQ
Did Cyclone Fytia 2026 make landfall?
Yes. Fytia made landfall near Soalala, Madagascar on Jan 31 2026, with sustained winds of 100 mph (160 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Fytia get in 2026?
Fytia peaked as a Category 3 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 962 mb.
When did Fytia form and dissipate?
Fytia was first tracked on Jan 29 2026 and last tracked on Feb 4 2026, about 6 days in all.