The 1976–77 Australian region cyclone season was a slightly above average tropical cyclone season.
Systems
Tropical Cyclone Harry
Harry formed on 15 December near the Sunda Strait, and moved west-southwest through its existence. Its maximum intensity was reached as the cyclone passed north of the Cocos-Keeling Islands. The system then weakened and dissipated well east of Madagascar.[1]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ted
Ted made landfall in Queensland on 19 December 1976. The storm killed 2 people and left $49 million in damage.[2]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Irene
Tropical Cyclone June
Tropical Cyclone Keith
Tropical Cyclone Lily
Tropical Cyclone Miles
Tropical Cyclone Nancy
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jack-Io
Severe Tropical Cyclone Karen
Tropical Cyclone Otto
Otto made landfall near Bowen, Queensland in March 1977. The storm caused minimal wind damage but caused extensive beach erosion.[3]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Leo
Leo affected Port Hedland around March 1977.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Verna
See also
- Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1976, 1977
- Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1976, 1977
- Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1976, 1977
- North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1976, 1977
References
- ^ Dick DeAngelis (March 1977). "Hurricane Alley". Mariners Weather Log. 21 (2). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: 92.
- ^ "Gulf of Carpentaria, QLD/NT: Cyclone (Incl Storm Surge)". www.ema.gov.au. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Cairns – Ingham, QLD: Cyclone (Incl Floods)". www.ema.gov.au. Archived from the original on 9 September 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2022.