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Cyclone Marcia (2015)
Track & history
Peak wind
145 mph / 230 km/h
Min pressure
929 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Yeppoon
Storm history
Marcia formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2015 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 929 mb. It made landfall near Yeppoon, Australia. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-16 06:00 | 15.0°S 152.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-16 12:00 | 14.6°S 153.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-16 18:00 | 14.3°S 155.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-17 00:00 | 14.4°S 155.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-17 06:00 | 14.8°S 155.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-17 12:00 | 15.2°S 156.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-17 18:00 | 15.6°S 156.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-18 00:00 | 16.5°S 155.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
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| 2015-02-18 06:00 | 17.3°S 155.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2015-02-18 12:00 | 18.2°S 154.3°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2015-02-18 18:00 | 19.2°S 153.2°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2015-02-19 00:00 | 20.0°S 152.1°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2015-02-19 06:00 | 20.5°S 150.8°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 956 mb |
| 2015-02-19 12:00 | 20.9°S 150.6°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 937 mb |
| 2015-02-19 18:00 | 21.7°S 150.5°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 929 mb |
| 2015-02-20 00:00 | 22.8°S 150.5°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 937 mb |
| 2015-02-20 06:00 | 23.8°S 150.6°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2015-02-20 12:00 | 24.6°S 151.1°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2015-02-20 18:00 | 25.5°S 151.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2015-02-21 00:00 | 26.1°S 152.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-21 06:00 | 26.7°S 153.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-21 12:00 | 27.2°S 154.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2015-02-21 18:00 | 27.2°S 154.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2015-02-22 00:00 | 27.1°S 155.1°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2015-02-22 06:00 | 26.8°S 155.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2015-02-22 12:00 | 26.2°S 155.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
Cyclone Marcia 2015 FAQ
Did Cyclone Marcia 2015 make landfall?
Yes. Marcia made landfall near Yeppoon, Australia on Feb 20 2015, with sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Marcia get in 2015?
Marcia peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 929 mb.
When did Marcia form and dissipate?
Marcia was first tracked on Feb 16 2015 and last tracked on Feb 22 2015, about 6 days in all.