Satellite image of Cyclone Chris near peak intensity
Meteorological history
Formed
2 February 2002
Dissipated
6 February 2002
Category 5 severe tropical cyclone
10-minute sustained (BOM)
Highest winds
205 km/h (125 mph)
Highest gusts
285 km/h (180 mph)
Lowest pressure
915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds
230 km/h (145 mph)
Overall effects
Fatalities
12 missing
Damage
$929,000 (2002 USD)
Areas affected
Indonesia and Western Australia
IBTrACS
Part of the 2001–02 Australian region cyclone season
Severe Tropical Cyclone Chris was one of the most powerful cyclones to strike Western Australia on record, packing winds gusting up to 290 km/h (180 mph).
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