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Cyclone John (1999)
Track & history
Peak wind
150 mph / 240 km/h
Min pressure
915 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Karratha
Storm history
John formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 1999 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 915 mb. It made landfall near Karratha, Australia. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-09 12:00 | 10.6°S 121.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 1999-12-09 18:00 | 11.1°S 121.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-12-10 00:00 | 11.6°S 120.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 1999-12-10 06:00 | 12.6°S 120.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1999-12-10 12:00 | 12.8°S 119.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 1999-12-10 18:00 | 12.8°S 119.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 999 mb |
| 1999-12-11 00:00 | 12.9°S 120.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
| 1999-12-11 06:00 | 13.1°S 120.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 998 mb |
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| 1999-12-11 12:00 | 13.3°S 120.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 996 mb |
| 1999-12-11 18:00 | 13.7°S 119.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 988 mb |
| 1999-12-12 00:00 | 14.0°S 119.4°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 981 mb |
| 1999-12-12 06:00 | 14.5°S 119.3°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1999-12-12 12:00 | 14.9°S 119.3°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1999-12-12 18:00 | 15.5°S 119.1°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 975 mb |
| 1999-12-13 00:00 | 16.2°S 118.9°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 966 mb |
| 1999-12-13 06:00 | 16.7°S 118.5°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 965 mb |
| 1999-12-13 12:00 | 17.2°S 118.3°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 961 mb |
| 1999-12-13 18:00 | 17.7°S 118.0°E | C3 | 125 mph / 205 km/h | 943 mb |
| 1999-12-14 00:00 | 18.2°S 117.7°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 920 mb |
| 1999-12-14 06:00 | 18.8°S 117.5°E | C4 | 140 mph / 220 km/h | 915 mb |
| 1999-12-14 12:00 | 19.5°S 117.3°E | C4 | 150 mph / 240 km/h | 915 mb |
| 1999-12-14 18:00 | 20.1°S 117.3°E | C4 | 150 mph / 240 km/h | 925 mb |
| 1999-12-15 00:00 | 20.8°S 117.6°E | C4 | 150 mph / 240 km/h | 945 mb |
| 1999-12-15 06:00 | 21.6°S 118.0°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 966 mb |
| 1999-12-15 12:00 | 22.1°S 118.7°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 973 mb |
| 1999-12-15 18:00 | 22.7°S 119.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 983 mb |
| 1999-12-16 00:00 | 23.3°S 120.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 993 mb |
Cyclone John 1999 FAQ
Did Cyclone John 1999 make landfall?
Yes. John made landfall near Karratha, Australia on Dec 15 1999, with sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did John get in 1999?
John peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 915 mb.
When did John form and dissipate?
John was first tracked on Dec 9 1999 and last tracked on Dec 16 1999, about 7 days in all.