For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Laurence.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Laurence
Cyclone Laurence at peak intensity on 21 December
Meteorological history
Formed
8 December 2009
Dissipated
23 December 2009
Category 5 severe tropical cyclone
10-minute sustained (BOM)
Highest winds
205 km/h (125 mph)
Lowest pressure
925 hPa (mbar); 27.32 inHg
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds
240 km/h (150 mph)
Overall effects
Fatalities
None
Damage
$9 million (2009 USD)
Areas affected
Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia
IBTrACS
Part of the 2009–10 Australian region cyclone season
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