Cyclone Ian
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This article is about the South Pacific cyclone in 2014. For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Ian.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ian was a powerful tropical cyclone that formed on January 2, 2014, and dissipated on January 15, 2014. Areas affected by the tropical cyclone include Fiji and Tonga. In Tonga, Ian caused destruction in the Ha'apai islands, as well as one fatality.
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | January 2, 2014 |
Extratropical | January 14 |
Dissipated | January 15, 2014 |
Category 5 severe tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
Highest winds | 205 km/h (125 mph) |
Highest gusts | 285 km/h (180 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 930 hPa (mbar); 27.46 inHg |
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 240 km/h (150 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 926 hPa (mbar); 27.34 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 1 direct |
Damage | $48 million (2014 USD) |
Areas affected | Fiji, Tonga |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2013–14 South Pacific cyclone season |
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