C3category 3
Cyclone Sam (2000)
Cyclone Sam formed in the South Pacific on 28 November 2000 and faded on 14 December 2000. Peak wind 204 km/h (110 kt), category 3, lowest pressure 935 hPa. Landfall: Australia.
204 km/hPeak wind · 110 kt
935 hPaLowest pressure
16 daysDuration
4,495 kmTrack length · ACE 10.6
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Wind along the track
km/h · UTC
Landfalls
| Date | Countries hit | Landfall wind | Nearby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 December 2000 00:00 UTC | TD | Australia | 56 km/h | – |
| 8 December 2000 15:00 UTC | C3 | Australia | 185 km/h | Bidyadanga Community · 40 km |
Towns within 100 km of the track
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