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{{Infobox Hurricane
{{Infobox Hurricane
| Name=Severe Tropical Cyclone Magda
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| Type=cyclone
| Type=cyclone
| Year=2010
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| Formed=18 January 2010
| Formed=18 January 2010
| Dissipated=24 January 2010
| Dissipated=24 January 2010
| 1-min winds=65
| 1-min winds=55
| 10-min winds=70
| 10-min winds=45
| Gusts=100
| Gusts=100
| Pressure=975
| Pressure=975
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| Hurricane season=[[2009–10 Australian region cyclone season]]
| Hurricane season=[[2009–10 Australian region cyclone season]]
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'''Severe Tropical Cyclone Magda''' was a relatively small [[tropical cyclone]] that brought minor damage to parts of [[Western Australia]] in January 2010. The third [[Tropical cyclone naming|named storm]] of the [[2009–10 Australian region cyclone season]], Magda originated from a tropical low near the [[Indonesia]]n island of [[Roti Island|Roti]] on 18 January. Quickly strengthening, the system attained tropical cyclone status on 20 January and later reached severe tropical cyclone intensity on 21 January as it approached Western Australia. Late on 21 January, Magda made [[Landfall (meteorology)|landfall]] in the [[Kimberley region]] with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph) before quickly weakening over land. The remnants of Magda persisted until 24 January, at which time they dissipated east of [[Port Hedland, Western Australia|Port Hedland]].
'''Tropical Cyclone Magda''' was a super megamegamegamega small [[tropical cyclone]] that brought minor damage to parts of [[Western Australia]] in January 2010. The third [[Tropical cyclone naming|named storm]] of the [[2009–10 Australian region cyclone season]], Magda originated from a tropical low near the [[Indonesia]]n island of [[Roti Island|Roti]] on 18 January. Quickly strengthening, the system attained tropical cyclone status on 20 January and later reached severe tropical cyclone intensity on 21 January as it approached Western Australia. Late on 21 January, Magda made [[Landfall (meteorology)|landfall]] in the [[Kimberley region]] with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph) before quickly weakening over land. The remnants of Magda persisted until 24 January, at which time they dissipated east of [[Port Hedland, Western Australia|Port Hedland]].


Prior to Cyclone Magda's arrival, several severe weather warnings were issued for the coastline of Western Australia. Although the storm made landfall with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph), damage was limited due to the sparsely populated region it struck. The most severe damage was [[defoliation]] around [[Kuri Bay]]. Following its usage, the name Magda was [[Tropical cyclone naming#Retirement|retired]] and replaced with Megan.
, several severe weather warnings were issued for the coastline of Western Australia. Although the storm made landfall with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph), damage was limited due to the sparsely populated region it struck. The most severe damage was [[US]] around [[Kuri Bay]]. Following its usage, the name Magda was [[Tropical cyclone naming#Retirement|retired]] and replaced with Megan.


==Meteorological history==
==Meteorological history==
{{storm path|Magda 2010 track.png}}
{{storm path|Maga 2010 track.png}}
Severe Tropical Cyclone Magda originated from a tropical low that was first identified by the [[Bureau of Meteorology (Australia)|Australian Bureau of Meteorology]] (BOM) on 18 January 2010 near the [[Indonesia]]n island of [[Rote Island|Roti]]. Initially situated in a weak steering environment, the low drifted towards the southwest and gradually gained intensity.<ref name="TCR">{{cite web|author=Joe Courtney|publisher=Australian Bureau of Meteorology ([[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]])|date=8 February 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Severe Tropical Cyclone Magda|url=http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/magda.pdf|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref> The following day, the [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) also began monitoring the system. Throughout 19 January, a developing [[Low pressure area|low-level circulation]] showed improved organization, feature deep [[Atmospheric convection|convection]] over its centre.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=19 January 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Indian Ocean|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5muBjeNWw}}</ref> Atmospheric conditions in the region favored further development, featuring low to moderate [[wind shear]]. A [[trough (meteorology)|trough]] situated near the coast of [[Western Australia]] aided in improving the low's [[Outflow (meteorology)|outflow]].<ref name="TCR"/> Later that day, the JTWC issued a [[Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert]] on the system; they expected the low to intensify into a [[tropical cyclone]] within the following 24&nbsp;hours.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=19 January 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5muJGcXRf}}</ref>
S the [[Bureau of Meteorology (Australia)|Australian Bureau of Meteorology]] (BOM) on 18 January 2010 near the [[Indonesia]]n island of [[Rote Island|Roti]]. Initially situated in a weak steering environment, the low drifted towards the southwest and gradually gained intensity.<ref name="TCR">{{cite web|author=Joe Courtney|publisher=Australian Bureau of Meteorology ([[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]])|date=8 February 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Severe Tropical Cyclone Magda|url=http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/history/pdf/magda.pdf|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref> The following day, the [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) also began monitoring the system. Throughout 19 January, a developing [[Low pressure area|low-level circulation]] showed improved organization, feature deep [[Atmospheric convection|convection]] over its centre.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=19 January 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Indian Ocean|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5muBjeNWw}}</ref> Atmospheric conditions in the region favored further development, featuring low to moderate [[wind shear]]. A [[trough (meteorology)|trough]] situated near the coast of [[Western Australia]] aided in improving the low's [[Outflow (meteorology)|outflow]].<ref name="TCR"/> Later that day, the JTWC issued a [[Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert]] on the system; they expected the low to intensify into a [[tropical cyclone]] within the following 24&nbsp;hours.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=19 January 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5muJGcXRf}}</ref>


Early on 20 January, the BOM upgraded the low to a tropical cyclone, at which time it was given the name ''Magda''. However, there is uncertainty whether the system actually obtained this strength or if it strengthened hours later. At the time of the upgrade, Magda featured deep convection over its centre, but [[rainband|banding features]] extended a little more than halfway around the circulation.<ref name="TCR"/> Later that day, the small cyclone underwent a period of [[Rapid deepening|rapid intensification]] as an [[Eye (cyclone)|eye feature]] became apparent in satellite imagery. In response to an approaching [[Trough (meteorology)|trough]], Magda tracked towards the southeast.<ref name="TCR"/> Around 2100&nbsp;[[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]], the JTWC issued their first advisory on Magda, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 08S.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=20 January 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone 08S (Magda) Advisory One|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5mvt6lKyg}}</ref> Over the following several hours, the eye feature became increasingly defined, allowing the storm to intensify into a severe tropical cyclone by 0000&nbsp;UTC on 21 January. Upon reaching this strength, Magda attained ten-minute sustained winds of 120&nbsp;km/h (75&nbsp;mph) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 978&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]] ([[Pascal (unit)|hPa]]; 28.88&nbsp;[[Inches of Mercury|inHg]]). However, shear abruptly increased hours later, causing the low-level circulation of Magda to become displaced from the deepest convection.<ref name="TCR"/>
Early on 20 January, the BOM upgraded the low to a tropical cyclone, at which time it was given the name ''Magda''. However, there is uncertainty whether the system actually obtained this strength or if it strengthened hours later. At the time of the upgrade, Magda featured deep convection over its centre, but [[rainband|banding features]] extended a little more than halfway around the circulation.<ref name="TCR"/> Later that day, the small cyclone underwent a period of [[Rapid deepening|rapid intensification]] as an [[Eye (cyclone)|eye feature]] became apparent in satellite imagery. In response to an approaching [[Trough (meteorology)|trough]], Magda tracked towards the southeast.<ref name="TCR"/> Around 2100&nbsp;[[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]], the JTWC issued their first advisory on Magda, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 08S.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=20 January 2010|accessdate=26 November 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone 08S (Magda) Advisory One|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5mvt6lKyg}}</ref> Over the following several hours, the eye feature became increasingly defined, allowing the storm to intensify into a severe tropical cyclone by 0000&nbsp;UTC on 21 January. Upon reaching this strength, Magda attained ten-minute sustained winds of 120&nbsp;km/h (75&nbsp;mph) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 978&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]] ([[Pascal (unit)|hPa]]; 28.88&nbsp;[[Inches of Mercury|inHg]]). However, shear abruptly increased hours later, causing the low-level circulation of Magda to become displaced from the deepest convection.<ref name="TCR"/>

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Category 1 tropical cyclone (Aus scale)
cyclone (SSHWS)
Cyclone Magda approaching Australia on 21 January
Formed18 January 2010
Dissipated24 January 2010
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 85 km/h (50 mph)
1-minute sustained: 100 km/h (65 mph)
Gusts: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Lowest pressure975 hPa (mbar); 28.79 inHg
FatalitiesNone reported
Areas affectedWestern Australia
Part of the 2009–10 Australian region cyclone season

Tropical Cyclone Magda was a super megamegamegamega small tropical cyclone that brought minor damage to parts of Western Australia in January 2010. The third named storm of the 2009–10 Australian region cyclone season, Magda originated from a tropical low near the Indonesian island of Roti on 18 January. Quickly strengthening, the system attained tropical cyclone status on 20 January and later reached severe tropical cyclone intensity on 21 January as it approached Western Australia. Late on 21 January, Magda made landfall in the Kimberley region with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph) before quickly weakening over land. The remnants of Magda persisted until 24 January, at which time they dissipated east of Port Hedland.

, several severe weather warnings were issued for the coastline of Western Australia. Although the storm made landfall with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph), damage was limited due to the sparsely populated region it struck. The most severe damage was US around Kuri Bay. Following its usage, the name Magda was retired and replaced with Megan.

Meteorological history

File:Maga 2010 track.png
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

S the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) on 18 January 2010 near the Indonesian island of Roti. Initially situated in a weak steering environment, the low drifted towards the southwest and gradually gained intensity.[1] The following day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) also began monitoring the system. Throughout 19 January, a developing low-level circulation showed improved organization, feature deep convection over its centre.[2] Atmospheric conditions in the region favored further development, featuring low to moderate wind shear. A trough situated near the coast of Western Australia aided in improving the low's outflow.[1] Later that day, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system; they expected the low to intensify into a tropical cyclone within the following 24 hours.[3]

Early on 20 January, the BOM upgraded the low to a tropical cyclone, at which time it was given the name Magda. However, there is uncertainty whether the system actually obtained this strength or if it strengthened hours later. At the time of the upgrade, Magda featured deep convection over its centre, but banding features extended a little more than halfway around the circulation.[1] Later that day, the small cyclone underwent a period of rapid intensification as an eye feature became apparent in satellite imagery. In response to an approaching trough, Magda tracked towards the southeast.[1] Around 2100 UTC, the JTWC issued their first advisory on Magda, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 08S.[4] Over the following several hours, the eye feature became increasingly defined, allowing the storm to intensify into a severe tropical cyclone by 0000 UTC on 21 January. Upon reaching this strength, Magda attained ten-minute sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a barometric pressure of 978 mbar (hPa; 28.88 inHg). However, shear abruptly increased hours later, causing the low-level circulation of Magda to become displaced from the deepest convection.[1]

As the storm continued to near landfall in Australia, it re-intensified as deep convection redeveloped over its centre, combined with the formation of an eye. Around 1800 UTC on 21 January, Magda was classified as a severe tropical cyclone for the second time.[1] Within hours of reattaining severe tropical cyclone status, Magda passed over Augustus Island. Around 2100 UTC, the storm reached its peak intensity with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph) and a pressure of 975 mbar (hPa; 28.79 inHg).[1] Initially, the JTWC estimated the system to have peaked as a strong tropical storm with one-minute sustained winds of 110 km/h (70 mph);[5] however, further analysis of the system resulted in an upgrade to a minimal Category 1 equivalent with winds of 120 km/h (75 mph).[6] Further uncertainty in the storm's peak intensity exists through data from AMSU and CIMSS which estimated peak one-minute sustained winds of 133 km/h (83 mph) and 150 km/h (93 mph) respectively.[1]

Cyclone Magda shortly before its final landfall in Western Australia on 22 January

Around the time when the cyclone made landfall, gale-force winds extended roughly 85 km (50 mi) from the center of Magda, classifying it as a "midget" cyclone. The system made its second landfall near Kuri Bay, a remote area in the Kimberley region, at peak strength before it began to weaken.[1] Early on 22 January, the storm briefly moved back over water, having weakened slightly, before making another landfall east of the Buccaneer Archipelago with winds of 110 km/h (70 mph). Later that day, Magda passed directly over the town of Derby, where winds were measured under gale-force. This prompted the BOM to downgrade the system to a tropical low. Once the trough which initially steered Magda into Western Australia relaxed, the system slowly turned towards the south-southwest before fully dissipating early on 24 January east of Port Hedland.[1]

Preparations and impact

As Cyclone Magda approached the Western Australian coastline, severe weather warnings were issued for parts of the Kimberley region.[1] Initial forecasts indicated that it would obtain Category 4 intensity and produce destructive winds up to 250 km/h (160 mph). A mining company, working in Mount Gibson on Koolan Island, evacuated 228 employees due to the threat of the cyclone. However, 64 members of an emergency crew would remain behind in a cyclone shelter.[7] Hours before the storm made landfall, a red alert, the highest level of storm alert, was issued for areas around where the storm was expected to move onshore. The State Emergency Service warned that all residents around Kuri Bay "need to go to shelter immediately."[8] Heavy rains in excess of 100 mm (3.9 in) were expected to fall along the storm's track.[9] Most of the alerts remained in place until Magda weakened to a tropical low on 22 January.[1]

Although Magda made landfall as a severe tropical cyclone, it struck a sparsely populated region. Rainfall peaked at 185 mm (7.3 in) in Kuri Bay over a three-day span. Near where the storm made landfall, wind gusts were estimated up to 185 km/h (115 mph), resulting in significant defoliation and affecting a few structures.[1] A few homes around Kuri Bay sustained roof damage, but no injuries were reported.[10] Although damage in relation to Magda was limited, its name was retired following its usage and was later replaced with Megan.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Joe Courtney (8 February 2010). "Severe Tropical Cyclone Magda" (PDF). Australian Bureau of Meteorology (Perth). Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Indian Ocean". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  4. ^ "Tropical Cyclone 08S (Magda) Advisory One". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 20 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Tropical Cyclone 08S (Magda) Advisory Three". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 22 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  6. ^ "Tropical Cyclone 08S (Magda) Best Track" (TXT). United States Navy. 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  7. ^ Australian Associated Press (21 January 2010). "Cyclone Magda 'may get stronger'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Australian Associated Press (22 January 2010). "Red alert for Cyclone Magda". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  9. ^ Joseph Sapienza (22 January 2010). "Red alert: Cyclone Magda nears coast". Farm Weekly. Retrieved 26 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Australian Associated Press (22 January 2010). "Cyclone Magda damages buildings in WA". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Names". Australian Bureau of Meteorology. 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
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