C3category 3
Cyclone Kirsty (1996)
Cyclone Kirsty formed in the South Indian Ocean on 6 March 1996 and faded on 14 March 1996. Peak wind 185 km/h (100 kt), category 3, lowest pressure 935 hPa. Landfall: Australia.
185 km/hPeak wind · 100 kt
935 hPaLowest pressure
8.3 daysDuration
3,155 kmTrack length · ACE 9.5
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Wind along the track
km/h · UTC
Landfalls
| Date | Countries hit | Landfall wind | Nearby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 March 1996 06:00 UTC | TD | Australia | 28 km/h | – |
| 7 March 1996 16:00 UTC | TD | Australia | 43 km/h | Derby · 102 km |
| 11 March 1996 21:00 UTC | C3 | Australia | 185 km/h | Port Hedland · 104 km |
Towns within 100 km of the track
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