C1category 1
Cyclone Kay (1987)
Cyclone Kay formed in the South Pacific on 6 April 1987 and faded on 17 April 1987. Peak wind 120 km/h (65 kt), category 1, lowest pressure 976 hPa. Landfall: Australia, Papua New Guinea.
120 km/hPeak wind · 65 kt
976 hPaLowest pressure
11 daysDuration
4,298 kmTrack length · ACE 7.9
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Wind along the track
km/h · UTC
Landfalls
| Date | Countries hit | Landfall wind | Nearby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 April 1987 06:00 UTC | TD | Papua New Guinea | 56 km/h | – |
| 10 April 1987 03:00 UTC | TS | Australia | 83 km/h | Milikapiti · 147 km |
Towns within 100 km of the track
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