1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
First system formed November 18, 1977
Last system dissipated March 23, 1978
Strongest storm1 Aurore – 927 hPa (mbar), 220 km/h (140 mph) (1-minute sustained)
Total depressions 15
Total storms 10
Tropical cyclones 5
Total fatalities Unknown
Total damage Unknown
1Strongest storm is determined by lowest pressure
South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons
1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80
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The 1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an above average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1977, to April 30, 1978.

Storms

Intense Tropical Cyclone Aurore

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration November 18 – November 29
Peak intensity 170 km/h (105 mph) (10-min)  927 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Babette

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration December 3 – December 8
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Sam-Celimene

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration December 21 (Entered basin) – December 23
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Depression Dulcinee

Tropical depression (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration December 26 – December 28
Peak intensity 50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min)  997 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Esther

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration December 28 – January 2
Peak intensity 80 km/h (50 mph) (10-min)  984 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Fleur

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration January 16 – January 23
Peak intensity 150 km/h (95 mph) (10-min)  941 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Huberte

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration January 26 – February 1
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Georgia

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration January 27 – February 5
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Irena

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration February 7 – February 14
Peak intensity 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min)  976 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Jacqueline

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration February 12 – February 21
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Kiki

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration March 4 – March 12
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Depression Lucie

Tropical depression (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration March 14 – March 18
Peak intensity 50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min)  997 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Marylou

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration March 15 – March 19
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min)  991 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Nadine

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Clockwise vortex
Duration March 18 – March 23
Peak intensity 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min)  976 hPa (mbar)

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