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On March&nbsp;5, [[Météo France]] began monitoring an area of disturbed weather located just outside their area of responsibility. At 0000&nbsp;[[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]], the system was classified as a tropical disturbance.<ref name="MFR BT">{{fr icon}} {{cite web|publisher=[[Météo France]]|date=August 8, 2008|accessdate=February 8, 2009|title=Données Relatives au Système Dépressionnaire Tropical 13: Cyclone Tropical Intense Kamba|url=http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/La_Reunion/TGPR/saison20072008B/13_table.html}}</ref> Operationally, Météo France did not begin issuing advisories on the disturbance until it had crossed [[90th_meridian_east|90°E]].<ref name="Tropical cyclone Warning 03-06-2008 23z">{{cite web|title=Tropical cyclone Warning 03-06-2008 23z|publisher=Météo-France|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Seychelles/2008030623-FMEE|accessdate=February 8, 2009}}</ref> Early on March&nbsp;7, the [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) issued a [[Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert]] for the disturbance as they anticipated it to develop into a tropical cyclone with 24&nbsp;hours. Although the [[Eye (cyclone)|center of circulation]] was partially exposed, deep [[Atmospheric convection|convection]] was developing on the western half of the storm as the vertical [[wind shear]], which previously caused to low to become exposed, began to weaken.<ref name="JTWC advisories">{{cite web|author=[[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]]|publisher=Australian Severe Weather|date=March 13, 2008|accessdate=February 8, 2009|title=JTWC Advisories for TC Kamba|url=http://australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2008/tropical_cyclone_kamba.htm}}</ref> Later that day, Météo France upgraded the disturbance to a tropical depression.<ref name="Tropical cyclone Warning 03-07-2008 12z">{{cite web|title=Tropical cyclone Warning 03-07-2008 12z|publisher=Météo-France|url=http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/08030712|accessdate=February 8, 2009}}</ref> About three hours after being classified as a depression, the JTWC began issuing advisories on Tropical Cyclone 23S as they estimated winds to have reached 75&nbsp;km/h (45&nbsp;mph <small>1-minute winds</small>).<ref name="JTWC advisories"/>
On March&nbsp;5, [[Météo France]] began monitoring an area of disturbed weather located just outside their area of responsibility. At 0000&nbsp;[[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]], the system was classified as a tropical disturbance.<ref name="MFR BT">{{fr icon}} {{cite web|publisher=[[Météo France]]|date=August 8, 2008|accessdate=February 8, 2009|title=Données Relatives au Système Dépressionnaire Tropical 13: Cyclone Tropical Intense Kamba|url=http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/La_Reunion/TGPR/saison20072008B/13_table.html}}</ref> Operationally, Météo France did not begin issuing advisories on the disturbance until it had crossed [[90th_meridian_east|90°E]].<ref name="Tropical cyclone Warning 03-06-2008 23z">{{cite web|title=Tropical cyclone Warning 03-06-2008 23z|publisher=Météo-France|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Seychelles/2008030623-FMEE|accessdate=February 8, 2009}}</ref> Early on March&nbsp;7, the [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) issued a [[Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert]] for the disturbance as they anticipated it to develop into a tropical cyclone with 24&nbsp;hours. Although the [[Eye (cyclone)|center of circulation]] was partially exposed, deep [[Atmospheric convection|convection]] was developing on the western half of the storm as the vertical [[wind shear]], which previously caused to low to become exposed, began to weaken.<ref name="JTWC advisories">{{cite web|author=[[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]]|publisher=Australian Severe Weather|date=March 13, 2008|accessdate=February 8, 2009|title=JTWC Advisories for TC Kamba|url=http://australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2008/tropical_cyclone_kamba.htm}}</ref> Later that day, Météo France upgraded the disturbance to a tropical depression.<ref name="Tropical cyclone Warning 03-07-2008 12z">{{cite web|title=Tropical cyclone Warning 03-07-2008 12z|publisher=Météo-France|url=http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/08030712|accessdate=February 8, 2009}}</ref> About three hours after being classified as a depression, the JTWC began issuing advisories on Tropical Cyclone 23S as they estimated winds to have reached 75&nbsp;km/h (45&nbsp;mph <small>1-minute winds</small>).<ref name="JTWC advisories"/>

Early on March&nbsp;9, the depression was upgraded to a moderate tropical storm as 10-minute sustained winds reached 65&nbsp;km/h (40&nbsp;mph). Wind shear continued to impact the organization of the system as the eastern portion of the storm remained partially exposed.<ref name="Tropical cyclone Warning 03-09-2008 00z">{{cite web|title=Tropical cyclone Warning 03-09-2008 00z|publisher=Météo-France|url=http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/08030900|accessdate=February 8, 2009}}</ref>


==Impact==
==Impact==

Revision as of 20:31, 8 February 2009

Intense Tropical Cyclone Kamba
Tropical Cyclone 23S
Intense tropical cyclone (SWIO scale)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Cyclone Kamba on March 10 near peak intensity
FormedMarch 5, 2008
DissipatedMarch 14, 2008
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 185 km/h (115 mph)
1-minute sustained: 205 km/h (125 mph)
Gusts: 260 km/h (160 mph)
Lowest pressure930 hPa (mbar); 27.46 inHg
FatalitiesNone Reported
DamageNone
Areas affectedNo land areas
Part of the 2007-08 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

Intense Tropical Cyclone Kamba (JTWC designation: 23S) was a powerful tropical cyclone which remained out over the open waters of the south-central Indian Ocean for its entire existence.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On March 5, Météo France began monitoring an area of disturbed weather located just outside their area of responsibility. At 0000 UTC, the system was classified as a tropical disturbance.[1] Operationally, Météo France did not begin issuing advisories on the disturbance until it had crossed 90°E.[2] Early on March 7, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert for the disturbance as they anticipated it to develop into a tropical cyclone with 24 hours. Although the center of circulation was partially exposed, deep convection was developing on the western half of the storm as the vertical wind shear, which previously caused to low to become exposed, began to weaken.[3] Later that day, Météo France upgraded the disturbance to a tropical depression.[4] About three hours after being classified as a depression, the JTWC began issuing advisories on Tropical Cyclone 23S as they estimated winds to have reached 75 km/h (45 mph 1-minute winds).[3]

Early on March 9, the depression was upgraded to a moderate tropical storm as 10-minute sustained winds reached 65 km/h (40 mph). Wind shear continued to impact the organization of the system as the eastern portion of the storm remained partially exposed.[5]

Impact

As Kamba remained out over open waters for the duration of its existence, there was no impact on any land-masses.[6][7]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Template:Fr icon "Données Relatives au Système Dépressionnaire Tropical 13: Cyclone Tropical Intense Kamba". Météo France. August 8, 2008. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
  2. ^ "Tropical cyclone Warning 03-06-2008 23z". Météo-France. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
  3. ^ a b Joint Typhoon Warning Center (March 13, 2008). "JTWC Advisories for TC Kamba". Australian Severe Weather. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
  4. ^ "Tropical cyclone Warning 03-07-2008 12z". Météo-France. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
  5. ^ "Tropical cyclone Warning 03-09-2008 00z". Météo-France. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
  6. ^ Gary Padgett (August 29, 2008). "Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary for March 2008". Australian Severe Weather. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
  7. ^ Gary Padgett (April 3, 2008). "Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Tracks for March 2008". Australian Severe Weather. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
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