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Cyclone Rosita (2000)
Track & history
Peak wind
145 mph / 230 km/h
Min pressure
930 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Broome
Storm history
Rosita formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 2000 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 930 mb. It made landfall near Broome, Australia. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-14 06:00 | 9.7°S 126.6°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2000-04-14 12:00 | 10.3°S 125.3°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2000-04-14 18:00 | 11.0°S 124.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-04-15 00:00 | 11.6°S 122.8°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-04-15 06:00 | 12.1°S 121.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2000-04-15 12:00 | 12.2°S 120.7°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2000-04-15 18:00 | 12.4°S 119.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-16 00:00 | 12.7°S 119.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
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| 2000-04-16 06:00 | 13.0°S 119.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-16 12:00 | 13.2°S 119.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-16 18:00 | 13.3°S 119.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-17 00:00 | 13.6°S 119.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-17 06:00 | 14.0°S 119.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-17 12:00 | 14.7°S 119.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2000-04-17 18:00 | 15.3°S 119.2°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2000-04-18 00:00 | 15.9°S 119.1°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2000-04-18 06:00 | 16.5°S 119.1°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2000-04-18 12:00 | 17.1°S 119.1°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 980 mb |
| 2000-04-18 18:00 | 17.3°S 119.5°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 966 mb |
| 2000-04-19 00:00 | 17.4°S 120.0°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 956 mb |
| 2000-04-19 06:00 | 17.6°S 120.6°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 936 mb |
| 2000-04-19 12:00 | 18.0°S 121.4°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 930 mb |
| 2000-04-19 18:00 | 18.4°S 122.3°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 935 mb |
| 2000-04-20 00:00 | 19.0°S 123.4°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 956 mb |
| 2000-04-20 06:00 | 19.5°S 124.7°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 973 mb |
| 2000-04-20 12:00 | 20.1°S 126.4°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2000-04-20 18:00 | 20.5°S 127.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2000-04-21 00:00 | 20.5°S 128.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | — |
Cyclone Rosita 2000 FAQ
Did Cyclone Rosita 2000 make landfall?
Yes. Rosita made landfall near Broome, Australia on Apr 19 2000, with sustained winds of 140 mph (225 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Rosita get in 2000?
Rosita peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 930 mb.
When did Rosita form and dissipate?
Rosita was first tracked on Apr 14 2000 and last tracked on Apr 21 2000, about 7 days in all.