Cyclone Cilla
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Tropical Cyclone Cilla was a tropical cyclone that brought minor damage to several islands in the South Pacific in January 2003. The fifth cyclone of the 2002–03 South Pacific cyclone season, Cyclone Cilla developed from a monsoon trough on January 26 northwest of Fiji. Initially, Cilla moved east, and due to decreased wind shear, Cilla was able to intensify. On January 28, Cilla reached its peak intensity of 75 km/h (45 mph). After slightly weakening, Cilla briefly re-intensified the next day. However, Cilla transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on January 30. Along its path, Cilla dropped heavy rainfall over islands it passed. During its formative stages, the low dropped heavy rain over Fiji, which had already been affected by Cyclone Ami two weeks prior. Damage in Tonga was mostly limited to vegetation and fruit trees; infrastructural damage was also relatively minor. Cilla also brought moderate rain to American Samoa.
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | January 24, 2003 |
Dissipated | January 30, 2003 |
Category 1 tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 995 hPa (mbar); 29.38 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | Fiji, Tonga, American Samoa |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2002–03 South Pacific cyclone season |