Cyclone Stan (2016)
Tropical Cyclone Stan was a strong tropical cyclone that caused minor damage across the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and caused severe flooding in Southern Australia. The third tropical low, and the first named storm, Stan formed from a weak tropical low 750 km (465 mi) to the north of Port Hedland. Stan rapidly intensified as it was located in a favorable environment. It later peaked as a category-2 cyclone, with winds of nearly 75 mph (120 km/h). Stan later made landfall in the Pilbara region, and turned into a remnant low. It later dissipated over Southern Australia.
Cyclone Stan approaching Pilbara at peak intensity on 30 January 2016 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 27 January 2016 |
| Remnant low | 31 January 2016 |
| Dissipated | 31 January 2016 |
| Category 2 tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (Aus) | |
| Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
| Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS) | |
| Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | Minor |
| Areas affected | Western Australia, South Australia Australia |
Part of the 2015–16 Australian region cyclone season | |
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