C4category 4
Cyclone Sandy (1985)
Cyclone Sandy formed in the South Pacific on 19 March 1985 and faded on 3 April 1985. Peak wind 222 km/h (120 kt), category 4, lowest pressure 953 hPa. Landfall: Australia.
222 km/hPeak wind · 120 kt
953 hPaLowest pressure
15.5 daysDuration
4,273 kmTrack length · ACE 15.2
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Wind along the track
km/h · UTC
Landfalls
| Date | Countries hit | Landfall wind | Nearby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 March 1985 21:00 UTC | C1 | Australia | 120 km/h | Numbulwar Mission · 75 km |
Towns within 100 km of the track
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