1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

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1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
1977-1978 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season summary.jpg
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedNovember 18, 1977
Last system dissipatedMarch 23, 1978
Strongest storm
NameAurore
 • Maximum winds170 km/h (105 mph)
(10-minute sustained)
 • Lowest pressure927 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions14
Total storms12
Tropical cyclones2
Intense tropical cyclones1
Total fatalities2
Total damageUnknown
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South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons
1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80

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

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Aurore 1977 track.png
DurationNovember 18 – November 29
Peak intensity175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min) 927 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Babette

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Babette 1977 track.png
DurationDecember 3 – December 8
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Sam–Celimene

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Sam-Celimene 1977 track.png
DurationDecember 21 (Entered basin) – December 23
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Depression Dulcinee

Tropical depression (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Dulcinee 1977 track.png
DurationDecember 26 – December 28
Peak intensity50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min) 997 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Esther

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Tropical Storm Esther 1 Jan 1978 0900z.png Esther 1977 track.png
DurationDecember 28 – January 2
Peak intensity80 km/h (50 mph) (10-min) 984 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Fleur

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Fleur 1978 track.png
DurationJanuary 16 – January 23
Peak intensity150 km/h (95 mph) (10-min) 941 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Fleur passed just east of Mauritius on January 20, producing wind gusts of 145 km/h (90 mph), which damaged crops. Heavy rainfall occurred on neighboring Réunion, reaching 442 mm (17.4 in) at Foc Foc.[1][2][3]

Moderate Tropical Storm Huberte

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Huberte 1978 track.png
DurationJanuary 26 – February 1
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

The storm passed near Rodrigues.[4]

Moderate Tropical Storm Georgia

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Georgia 1978 track.png
DurationJanuary 27 – February 5
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Irena

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Irena 1978 track.png
DurationFebruary 7 – February 14
Peak intensity95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min) 976 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Jacqueline

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Jacqueline 1978 track.png
DurationFebruary 12 – February 21
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Kiki

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Kiki 1978 track.png
DurationMarch 4 – March 12
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

On March 7, Kiki reformed near Mauritius and latter passed just southeast of Réunion. Rainfall reached 275.5 mm (10.85 in), which flooded coastal roads, damaged bridges, and killed two people.[5]

Tropical Depression Lucie

Tropical depression (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Lucie 1978 track.png
DurationMarch 14 – March 18
Peak intensity50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min) 997 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Marylou

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Marylou 1978 track.png
DurationMarch 15 – March 19
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 991 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Nadine

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Temporary cyclone south.svg Nadine SWI 1978 track.png
DurationMarch 18 – March 23
Peak intensity95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min) 976 hPa (mbar)

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

References

  1. ^ "List of Historical Cyclones". Mauritius Meteorological Services. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  2. ^ Quarterly Review January-March 1978 (PDF) (Report). Vol. X. Bank of Mauritius. p. 7. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Hurricane Fleur, 16-23 January. National Climatic Data Center (Report). Global tropical/extratropical cyclone climatic atlas. 1996. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Tropical Storm Huberte, 26-31 January. National Climatic Data Center (Report). Global tropical/extratropical cyclone climatic atlas. 1996. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  5. ^ Tropical Storm Kiki, 4-9 March. National Climatic Data Center (Report). Global tropical/extratropical cyclone climatic atlas. 1996. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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