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Tropical cyclones have occurred over the southern Pacific Ocean since prehistoric times, with Polynesians and other ancient mariners having some knowledge of them. [2] These mariners were keen observers of nature with their knowledge of these systems, reflected by traditional myths and legends. [2]
A total of 21 tropical cyclones have peaked at Category 5 strength in the South Pacific tropical cyclone basin, which is denoted as the part of the Pacific Ocean to the south of the equator and to the east of 160°E. 20 of these tropical cyclones have been classified as Category 5 on the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale, while Severe ...
The Northwest Pacific Ocean, or Western North Pacific, is the most active basin on the planet, accounting for one third of all tropical cyclone activity. Annually, an average of 25.7 tropical cyclones in the basin acquire tropical storm strength or greater; also, an average of 16 typhoons occurred each year during the 1968–1989 period.
The tropical cyclone seasons that occur in the Southern Hemisphere are: South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone. Current – 2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season; Australian region tropical cyclone. Current – 2024–25 Australian region cyclone season; South Pacific tropical cyclone. Current – 2024–25 South Pacific cyclone season
The South Pacific tropical cyclone basin is located to the south of the Equator between 160°E and 120°W. [1] The basin is officially monitored by the Fiji Meteorological Service and the New Zealand MetService, while other meteorological services such as the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Météo-France as well as the United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center also monitor the basin. [1]
Three tropical cyclones swirled over the Pacific Ocean on Monday, including Tropical Storm Hone, which brought heavy rain to Hawaii, Hurricane Gilma, which was gaining strength, and Tropical Storm ...
The Northeast Pacific Ocean has a broader period of activity, but in a similar time frame to the Atlantic. [26] The Northwest Pacific sees tropical cyclones year-round, with a minimum in February and March and a peak in early September. [25] In the North Indian basin, storms are most common from April to December, with peaks in May and November ...
Three tropical cyclones present in the western Pacific Ocean simultaneously on October 28. From left to right: Molave , Goni , and a low-pressure area which later became Atsani (at bottom-right). As 2020 began, sea surface temperatures were above normal in the eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator, which had the potential to develop into El ...