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ArchivedPeak category 2
Cyclone Lua (2012)
Track & history
Peak wind
110 mph / 175 km/h
Min pressure
952 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yes
Storm history
Lua formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2012 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 952 mb. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-10 00:00 | 16.5°S 112.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 999 mb |
| 2012-03-10 06:00 | 17.5°S 113.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-10 12:00 | 18.5°S 114.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-10 18:00 | 18.4°S 114.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-11 00:00 | 18.3°S 114.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2012-03-11 06:00 | 18.4°S 114.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2012-03-11 12:00 | 18.5°S 114.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2012-03-11 18:00 | 18.5°S 114.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
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| 2012-03-12 00:00 | 18.4°S 115.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2012-03-12 06:00 | 18.4°S 115.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2012-03-12 12:00 | 18.6°S 115.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-12 18:00 | 18.6°S 115.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-13 00:00 | 18.7°S 115.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-13 06:00 | 18.7°S 114.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2012-03-13 12:00 | 18.2°S 113.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2012-03-13 18:00 | 17.4°S 113.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2012-03-14 00:00 | 16.8°S 112.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2012-03-14 06:00 | 16.1°S 112.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2012-03-14 12:00 | 15.7°S 112.9°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2012-03-14 18:00 | 15.6°S 113.0°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2012-03-15 00:00 | 15.6°S 113.2°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2012-03-15 06:00 | 15.5°S 113.3°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2012-03-15 12:00 | 15.4°S 113.7°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2012-03-15 18:00 | 15.6°S 114.7°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 970 mb |
| 2012-03-16 00:00 | 16.1°S 115.9°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2012-03-16 06:00 | 16.4°S 116.8°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2012-03-16 12:00 | 16.8°S 117.9°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 956 mb |
| 2012-03-16 18:00 | 17.7°S 118.9°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 956 mb |
| 2012-03-17 00:00 | 18.6°S 119.6°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 952 mb |
| 2012-03-17 06:00 | 19.8°S 120.0°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 952 mb |
| 2012-03-17 12:00 | 21.4°S 120.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2012-03-17 18:00 | 23.5°S 120.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2012-03-18 00:00 | 24.3°S 120.4°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2012-03-18 06:00 | 27.1°S 120.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 995 mb |
Cyclone Lua 2012 FAQ
Did Cyclone Lua 2012 make landfall?
The best track records Lua crossing land, but not near a sizeable town.
How strong did Lua get in 2012?
Lua peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 952 mb.
When did Lua form and dissipate?
Lua was first tracked on Mar 10 2012 and last tracked on Mar 18 2012, about 8 days in all.