C5category 5
Cyclone Orson (1989)
Cyclone Orson formed in the South Indian Ocean on 16 April 1989 and faded on 24 April 1989. Peak wind 259 km/h (140 kt), category 5, lowest pressure 905 hPa. Landfall: Australia.
259 km/hPeak wind · 140 kt
905 hPaLowest pressure
8.3 daysDuration
4,101 kmTrack length · ACE 18.9
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Wind along the track
km/h · UTC
Landfalls
| Date | Countries hit | Landfall wind | Nearby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 April 1989 21:00 UTC | C4 | Australia | 209 km/h | Dampier · 50 km |
Towns within 100 km of the track
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