Cyclone Graham
Cyclone Graham of the 2002–03 Australian region cyclone season was a weak tropical storm that affected Australia during late February and early March 2003. Graham originated from an area of convection that emerged onto water after sitting over Australia on 23 February. The interaction with a monsoon trough formed an area of low pressure that developed into Tropical Cyclone Graham on 27 February. The storm moved slowly to the east-southeast, and after turning to the south it peaked as a tropical storm and made landfall on Western Australia the next day. The cyclone weakened as it moved inland, and dissipated on 1 March. The storm dropped heavy rainfall and caused high winds, which produced flooding and downed trees. One fatality occurred, though no significant damages were reported.
Category 1 tropical cyclone (Aus scale) | |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Cyclone Graham | |
Formed | 27 February 2003 |
Dissipated | 1 March 2003 |
Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 75 km/h (45 mph) 1-minute sustained: 75 km/h (45 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
Fatalities | 1 total |
Areas affected | Western Australia |
Part of the 2002–03 Australian region cyclone season |