1994–95 South Pacific cyclone season
The 1994–95 South Pacific cyclone season was one of the least active South Pacific tropical cyclone season on record, with only four tropical cyclones officially occurring within the South Pacific Ocean basin between 160°E and 120°W. The season ran from November 1, 1994, until April 30, 1995, with the first disturbance of the season developing on November 12 and the last disturbance leaving the base on March 5. The most intense tropical cyclone during the season was Tropical Cyclone Violet, which briefly existed within the basin. After the season the name William was retired from the tropical cyclone naming lists.
| 1994–95 South Pacific cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | November 12, 1994 |
| Last system dissipated | March 5, 1995 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Violet |
| • Maximum winds | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 970 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 4 official, 1 unofficial |
| Tropical cyclones | 3 |
| Severe tropical cyclones | 1 |
| Total fatalities | None reported |
| Total damage | $2.5 million (1995 USD) |
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During the season, tropical cyclones were officially monitored by the Fiji Meteorological Service, New Zealand's MetService and Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. Throughout the season the United States Navy also monitored the basin and issued unofficial warnings, through its Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center (NPMOC). Tropical cyclones that were located between the Equator and 25S were monitored by the FMS while any that were located to the south of 25S were monitored by MetService. During the season the JTWC issued warnings on any tropical cyclone that was located between 160°E and 180° while the NPMOC issued warnings for tropical cyclones forming between 180° and the American coast. The FMS, MetService and BoM all used the Australian Tropical Cyclone Intensity Scale, and measured windspeeds over a 10-minute period, while the JTWC and the NPMOC measured sustained windspeeds over a 1-minute period.