| 1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
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 Season summary map |
| Seasonal boundaries |
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| First system formed |
November 18, 1977 |
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| Last system dissipated |
March 23, 1978 |
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| Strongest storm |
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| Name |
Aurore |
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| • Maximum winds |
170 km/h (105 mph)
(10-minute sustained) |
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| • Lowest pressure |
927 hPa (mbar) |
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| Seasonal statistics |
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| Total depressions |
14 |
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| Total storms |
12 |
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| Tropical cyclones |
2 |
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| Intense tropical cyclones |
1 |
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| Total fatalities |
Unknown |
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| Total damage |
Unknown |
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The 1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an above average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1977, to April 30, 1978.
Systems
Intense Tropical Cyclone Aurore
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Intense tropical cyclone (MFR) |
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Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
November 18 – November 29 |
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| Peak intensity |
170 km/h (105 mph) (10-min) 927 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Babette
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
December 3 – December 8 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Sam-Celimene
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
December 21 (Entered basin) – December 23 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Tropical Depression Dulcinee
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Tropical depression (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
December 26 – December 28 |
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| Peak intensity |
50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min) 997 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Esther
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
December 28 – January 2 |
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| Peak intensity |
80 km/h (50 mph) (10-min) 984 hPa (mbar) |
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Tropical Cyclone Fleur
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Tropical cyclone (MFR) |
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Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 16 – January 23 |
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| Peak intensity |
150 km/h (95 mph) (10-min) 941 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Huberte
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 26 – February 1 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Georgia
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 27 – February 5 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Severe Tropical Storm Irena
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
February 7 – February 14 |
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| Peak intensity |
95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min) 976 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Jacqueline
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
February 12 – February 21 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Kiki
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
March 4 – March 12 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Tropical Depression Lucie
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Tropical depression (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
March 14 – March 18 |
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| Peak intensity |
50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min) 997 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Marylou
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
March 15 – March 19 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
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Severe Tropical Storm Nadine
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
March 18 – March 23 |
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| Peak intensity |
95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min) 976 hPa (mbar) |
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See also
- Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1977, 1978
- Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1977, 1978
- Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1977, 1978
- North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1977, 1978
