1970–71 South Pacific cyclone season

1970–71 South Pacific cyclone season
Season summary map
First system formed February 10, 1970
Last system dissipated April 19, 1970
Strongest storm1 Lena – 980 hPa (mbar), 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-minute sustained)
Total disturbances 6
Tropical cyclones 6
Severe tropical cyclones 0
Total fatalities Unknown
Total damage Unknown
1Strongest storm is determined by lowest pressure
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons
1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73
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Storms

Tropical Cyclone Priscilla

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration December 16 – December 19
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  990 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Rosie

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration December 30 – January 6
Peak intensity 85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min)  980 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Rosie was a weak cyclone which existed in late December 1970 near New Caledonia.

Tropical Cyclone Dora

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration February 10 – February 17
Peak intensity 80 km/h (50 mph) (10-min)  993 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Dora formed in the Coral Sea east of Proserpine on February 10, 1971. It took a southeasterly track over the next four days, away from the Queensland coast, turning into a low pressure system well east of the Queensland/New South Wales border. On February 17, the system reintensified into a cyclone east of the Gold Coast, and it crossed the Queensland coast north of Brisbane at Redcliffe. Widespread structural damage was reported, with numerous power lines falling and roofs being uproofed.

Tropical Cyclone Ida

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration February 15 – February 23
Peak intensity 85 km/h (55 mph) (10-min)  980 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Ida existed from 16 to 22 February 1971 in the Coral Sea.

Tropical Cyclone Fiona

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration February 24 – March 1
Peak intensity 70 km/h (45 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Fiona existed from 16 to 28 February 1971. It developed from remains of Cyclone Gertie, which was located in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Tropical Cyclone Lena

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration March 13 – March 23
Peak intensity 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min)  980 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Lena existed from 13 to 20 March 1971 near New Caledonia.


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