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10K views · 239 reactions | After Australia’s warmest and driest year on record, the start of 2020 could see two tropical cyclones affecting the country in the space of one week. | Weatherzone | Facebook

Tropical Cyclone Fantala, churning north of Madagascar, has set the record for the most powerful cyclone recorded in the Indian Ocean. With estimated peak winds of 173 mph, Fantala reached Category 5 strength on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale! | NOAA Science On a Sphere

Today is the last day of the official 2020–21 tropical cyclone season! Similar to last year, overall it was a below-average season with 8 cyclones in the Australian region with 2 coastal crossings. Typically Australia sees around 11 cyclones each year, with 4 coastal crossings. So, what did the 2020–21 season bring? 🌀 Tropical cyclone Imogen - 1 - 6 January 2021 – max wind gust 110 km/h (cat 1) 🌀 Tropical cyclone Joshua - 14 - 17 January 2021 – max wind gust 100 km/h (cat 1) 🌀 Tropical cyclon