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Severe Tropical Cyclone Chris
Satellite image of Cyclone Chris near peak intensity
Meteorological history
Formed2 February 2002
Dissipated6 February 2002
Category 5 severe tropical cyclone
10-minute sustained (BOM)
Highest winds205 km/h (125 mph)
Highest gusts285 km/h (180 mph)
Lowest pressure915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds230 km/h (145 mph)
Overall effects
Fatalities12 missing
Damage$929,000 (2002 USD)
Areas affectedIndonesia and Western Australia
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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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