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ArchivedPeak category 2
Cyclone Megan (2024)
Track & history
Peak wind
105 mph / 165 km/h
Min pressure
960 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Darwin
Storm history
Megan formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2024 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It made landfall near Darwin, Australia. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- 2024-03-13 12:00 UTCLandfall near Darwin, Australia · 30 mph / 45 km/h
- 2024-03-14 03:00 UTCLandfall · 30 mph / 45 km/h
- 2024-03-14 18:00 UTCLandfall · 30 mph / 45 km/h
- 2024-03-18 06:00 UTCLandfall · 80 mph / 130 km/h
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 12:00 | 13.7°S 127.8°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2024-03-12 18:00 | 13.0°S 128.4°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2024-03-13 00:00 | 12.5°S 128.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2024-03-13 06:00 | 11.9°S 129.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 992 mb |
| 2024-03-13 12:00 | 11.6°S 130.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 992 mb |
| 2024-03-13 18:00 | 11.6°S 131.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2024-03-14 00:00 | 11.6°S 132.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2024-03-14 06:00 | 11.6°S 133.4°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 992 mb |
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| 2024-03-14 12:00 | 12.0°S 134.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2024-03-14 18:00 | 12.2°S 135.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2024-03-15 00:00 | 12.4°S 136.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2024-03-15 06:00 | 13.0°S 137.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2024-03-15 12:00 | 13.5°S 137.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2024-03-15 18:00 | 13.7°S 137.6°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2024-03-16 00:00 | 13.9°S 138.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2024-03-16 06:00 | 14.2°S 137.8°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2024-03-16 12:00 | 14.4°S 137.7°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2024-03-16 18:00 | 14.6°S 137.6°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 975 mb |
| 2024-03-17 00:00 | 14.9°S 137.4°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 975 mb |
| 2024-03-17 06:00 | 15.0°S 137.2°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2024-03-17 12:00 | 15.0°S 137.3°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2024-03-17 18:00 | 15.3°S 137.2°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 960 mb |
| 2024-03-18 00:00 | 15.6°S 137.1°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 964 mb |
| 2024-03-18 06:00 | 16.0°S 136.9°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2024-03-18 12:00 | 16.3°S 136.6°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 987 mb |
| 2024-03-18 18:00 | 16.6°S 136.3°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2024-03-19 00:00 | 17.0°S 135.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2024-03-19 06:00 | 17.4°S 135.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2024-03-19 12:00 | 17.7°S 135.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2024-03-19 18:00 | 17.8°S 134.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2024-03-20 00:00 | 17.8°S 133.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2024-03-20 06:00 | 17.8°S 133.1°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2024-03-20 12:00 | 17.7°S 132.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2024-03-20 18:00 | 17.4°S 131.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2024-03-21 00:00 | 17.0°S 130.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2024-03-21 06:00 | 16.6°S 130.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
Cyclone Megan 2024 FAQ
Did Cyclone Megan 2024 make landfall?
Yes. Megan made landfall near Darwin, Australia on Mar 13 2024, with sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Megan get in 2024?
Megan peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 960 mb.
When did Megan form and dissipate?
Megan was first tracked on Mar 12 2024 and last tracked on Mar 21 2024, about 9 days in all.