Cyclone Vaianu
Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu was the fourth named tropical cyclone of the 2005–06 South Pacific cyclone season. The system formed on February 11, and moved generally towards the south throughout its life. Vaianu ultimately peaked with winds corresponding to Category 1 status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, and passed between Fiji and Tonga. Moving into cooler waters, the storm dissipated on February 16. Although the cyclone avoided land for the most part, it caused heavy rainfall and gusty winds in portions of Tonga. Flooding hit the capital city of Nuku'alofa, and on some islands, the storm destroyed crops.
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Aus scale) | |
|---|---|
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Cyclone Vaianu on February 13, 2006 | |
| Formed | February 9, 2006 |
| Dissipated | February 22, 2006 |
| Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 130 km/h (80 mph) 1-minute sustained: 140 km/h (85 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 965 hPa (mbar); 28.5 inHg |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Areas affected | Tonga |
| Part of the 2005–06 South Pacific cyclone season | |
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