Tropical Storm Cyprien
![]() Tropical Storm Cyprien on January 1 | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | December 30, 2001 |
Dissipated | January 3, 2002 |
Severe tropical storm | |
10-minute sustained (MFR) | |
Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 2 missing |
Damage | $181,000 (2002 USD) |
Areas affected | Madagascar |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2001–02 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Severe Tropical Storm Cyprien (JTWC designation: 08S) was a short-lived tropical cyclone that caused minor damage in Madagascar. Forming on December 30, 2001, Cyprien quickly strengthened in a slightly favorable environment. By January 2, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 100 km/h (65 mph) according to Météo-France and 95 km/h (60 mph) according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Later that day the storm made landfall in Morombe, at a weaker intensity, and dissipated early on January 3. Throughout the affected areas, Cyprien destroyed 957 structures, leaving 1.16 billion Malagasy franc (2002 MGF; US$181,000) in damages. No fatalities were reported; however two people were listed as missing.
Meteorological history
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
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On December 26, a
On January 1, 2002, the JTWC classified the depression as a tropical storm, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 08S.
Later on January 2, the combination of the subtropical ridge to the north, an approaching mid-latitude trough and moderate to strong westerlies caused Severe Tropical Storm Cyprien to turn towards the southwest. Slight weakening took place shortly before the storm made landfall in Morombe; maximum winds decreased to 50 mph (85 km/h 10-minute winds). Increased wind shear and interaction with land caused the deep convection to become substantially displaced to the east from the center of circulation. Early on January 3, Cyprien was downgraded to a tropical depression by both agencies; however, some areas were still reporting gale-force winds.[2] It turned to the northeast over land, dissipating late on January 3.[1]
Impact and aftermath
The precursor to Cyprien dropped heavy rainfall in Mozambique, including 92 mm (3.6 in) in Beira.[1]
Due to the low-intensity of the storm, damages in southwestern Madagascar were moderate.[5] Cyprien produced wind gusts as strong as 180 km/h (110 mph).[1] Heavy rains also fell throughout the region, peaking at 232 mm (9.1 in).[6] The hardest hit area was the city of Morombe; a total of 900 people in the city were affected by the storm and two people were reportedly missing. Following an assessment of the storm's impact, 180 homes and 16 administrative buildings were found to have been destroyed by Cyprien. Damages in the area amounted to 1.1 billion Malagasy franc (2002 MGF; US$172,507). North of Morombe, the city of Morondava also sustained significant damage; roughly 1,000 people were affected and 661 homes were destroyed.[5] Numerous homes were inundated by floodwaters.[7] Officials reported that floodwaters persisted until January 9.[8] Damages in the city amounted to 60 million MGF (2002 MGF; US$9,287).[5] In all, damages from the storm amounted to 1.16 billion MGF (2002 MGF; ~US$181,000).[2]
Following Cyprien, the
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Cyclone Season 2001–2002". RSMC La Reunion. Meteo-France. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Gary Padgett (June 6, 2002). "Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for January 2002". Typhoon 2000. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (April 17, 2009). "JTWC Advisories for TS Cyprien". Australia Severe Weather. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "JTWC Best Track for Tropical Cyclone 08S (Cyprien)". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 2002. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- ^ a b c d United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (January 10, 2002). "Madagascar — Tropical Storm Cyprien OCHA Situation Report No. 2". ReliefWeb. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- ^ African Desk, Climate Prediction Center (2003). "Preliminary Monthly Weather Analysis Southern Africa – 2001/2002". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- ^ Pan African News Agency (January 3, 2002). "Cyclone Cyprien wreaks havoc on Madagascar". ReliefWeb. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- ^ Integrated Regional Information Networks (January 9, 2002). "Madagascar: Government gets help to storm victims". ReliefWeb. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
External links
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) Archived 2010-03-01 at the Wayback Machine.
- Météo France (RSMC La Réunion).