Tropical Storm Cyprien
Severe Tropical Storm Cyprien (JTWC designation: 08S) was a short-lived tropical cyclone that caused minor damage in Madagascar. Forming on December 30, 2001, Cyprien quickly strengthened in a slightly favorable environment. By January 2, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 100 km/h (65 mph) according to Météo-France and 95 km/h (60 mph) according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Later that day the storm made landfall in Morombe, at a weaker intensity, and dissipated early on January 3. Throughout the affected areas, Cyprien destroyed 957 structures, leaving 1.16 billion Malagasy franc (2002 MGF; US$181,000) in damages. No fatalities were reported; however two people were listed as missing.
| Severe tropical storm (SWIO scale) | |
|---|---|
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Tropical Storm Cyprien on January 1 | |
| Formed | December 30, 2001 |
| Dissipated | January 3, 2002 |
| Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 100 km/h (65 mph) 1-minute sustained: 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
| Fatalities | 2 missing |
| Damage | $181,000 (2002 USD) |
| Areas affected | Madagascar |
| Part of the 2001–02 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
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