2007–08 South Pacific cyclone season
The 2007–08 South Pacific cyclone season was one of the least active South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons on record, with only four tropical cyclones occurring within the South Pacific basin to the east of 160°E. The season officially ran from November 1, 2007, until April 30, 2008, although the first cyclone, Tropical Depression 01F, developed on October 17. The most intense tropical cyclone of the season was Severe Tropical Cyclone Daman, which reached a minimum pressure of 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) as it affected Fiji. After the season had ended, the names Daman, Funa, and Gene were retired from the tropical cyclone naming lists.
2007–08 South Pacific cyclone season | |
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Season summary map | |
Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | October 17, 2007 |
Last system dissipated | April 19, 2008 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Daman |
• Maximum winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 925 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total disturbances | 16 |
Total depressions | 15 |
Tropical cyclones | 4 |
Severe tropical cyclones | 3 |
Total fatalities | 5 direct, 3 indirect |
Total damage | $46 million (2008 USD) |
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During the season, tropical cyclones were officially monitored by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) in Nadi, Fiji, and the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (TCWC) in Wellington, New Zealand. Throughout the season the United States Navy and Air force also monitored the basin and issued unofficial warnings, through its Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Tropical cyclones that were located between 160°E and 120°W as well as the Equator and 25°S were monitored by RSMC Nadi while any that were located to the south of 25°S between 160°E and 120°W were monitored by TCWC Wellington. During the season, RSMC Nadi and TCWC Wellington estimated sustained windspeeds over a 10-minute period and used the Australian Tropical Cyclone intensity scale, while the JTWC estimated sustained windspeeds over a 1-minute period with windspeeds compared to the Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale.