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#REDIRECT [[2005–06_Australian_region_cyclone_season#Tropical Cyclone Kate]] |
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{{Infobox Hurricane |
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| Name=Tropical Cyclone Kate |
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| Type=Tropical storm |
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| Year=2006 |
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| Basin=Aus |
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| Image location=Tropical cyclone kate (2006).jpg |
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| Image name=Satellite image of Cyclone Kate near peak intensity |
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| Formed=22 February 2006 |
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| Dissipated=24 February 2006 |
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| 1-min winds=45 |
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| 10-min winds=50 |
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| Gusts=65 |
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| Pressure=985 |
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| Damages= |
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| Fatalities=None reported |
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| Areas=[[Papua New Guinea]] and [[Queensland]], Australia |
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| Hurricane season=[[2005–06 Australian region cyclone season]] |
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}} |
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'''Tropical Cyclone Kate''' was a short-lived Category 2 cyclone that remained nearly stationary for its entire existence in the northwestern [[Coral Sea]] in February 2006. Forming out of a [[monsoon]]al [[Trough (meteorology)|trough]] on 22 February, Kate rapidly intensified throughout the day. By 23 February, the system attained its peak intensity with winds of 95 km/h (60 mph <small>10-minute sustained</small>) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 985 [[Pascal (unit)|hPa]] ([[Bar (unit)|mbar]]). Shortly thereafter, increasing [[wind shear]] caused the storm to quickly weaken. By 24 February, the system dissipated over open waters near [[Queensland]], Australia. Although Kate did not directly affect land, large [[Swell (ocean)|swells]] produced by the storm impacted beaches in [[Papua New Guinea]] and Queensland. The waves injured six people in Australia, although no property damage was reported. |
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==Meteorological history== |
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{{storm path|Kate 2006 track.png}} |
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Cyclone Kate originated from an [[Low pressure area|area of low pressure]] that was first identified on 22 February 2006, within a [[monsoon]]al [[Trough (meteorology)|trough]].<ref name="GP">{{cite web|author=Gary Padgett|publisher=Typhoon 2000|accessdate=12 January 2010|date=2 May 2006|title=Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for February 2006|url=http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/feb06sum.htm}}</ref> The system [[Rapid deepening|rapidly intensified]] throughout the day, with the [[Bureau of Meteorology (Australia)|Australian Bureau of Meteorology]] issuing their first advisory on the system that evening. Upon being classified, the system was immediately declared Tropical Cyclone Kate, skipping tropical low status.<ref name="BOMBT">{{cite web|publisher=Australian Bureau of Meteorology|year=2009|accessdate=23 December 2009|title=Australian Region Tropical Cyclone Best Tracks|url=http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/silo/cyclones.cgi}}</ref> At the same time, the [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) also began issuing advisories on the system, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 13P.<ref name="JTWCBT">{{cite web|author=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|publisher=United States Navy|year=2007|accessdate=12 January 2009|title=Tropical Cyclone 15S Best Track|url=http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2006/2006s-bsh/bsh132006.txt}}</ref> The storm had developed well-defined, upper-level [[Outflow (meteorology)|outflow]] enhanced by [[diffluence]] over the system.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|publisher=Unisys Weather|date=22 February 2006|accessdate=12 January 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone 13P Advisory NR 001|url=http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/0602/06022218}}</ref> |
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The system remained nearly stationary over the northwestern [[Coral Sea]]<!-- NOTE: Removed due to unclear meaning: in response to a mid-level, [[equator]]ial [[Ridge (meteorology)|ridge]] to the north-->.<ref name="GP"/> Early on 23 February, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 95 km/h (60 mph <small>10-minute sustained</small>) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 985 [[Pascal (unit)|hPa]] ([[Bar (unit)|mbar]]).<ref name="BOMBT"/> However, the JTWC assessed the system to have been slightly weaker, attaining peak winds of 85 km/h (50 mph <small>1-minute sustained</small>).<ref name="JTWCBT"/> Further intensification was anticipated as Kate slowly tracked towards [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=23 February 2006|accessdate=12 January 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone 13P Advisory NR 002|url=http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/0602/06022306}}</ref> However, Kate stalled shortly thereafter and began to weaken due to increasing [[wind shear]].<ref name="GP"/> Rapid weakening took place throughout the day, and JTWC declared the system dissipated early on 24 February.<ref name="JTWCBT"/> The Bureau of Meteorology downgraded Kate to a tropical low around the same time, although they continued to monitor the storm for several more hours before reporting that it had dissipated over open waters.<ref name="BOMBT"/> |
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==Preparations and impact== |
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Upon the cyclone's formation, the Bureau of Meteorology warned vessels to avoid the storm in anticipation of rough seas and winds gusting to {{convert|125|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Radio New Zealand|date=23 February 2006|accessdate=27 December 2009|title=Cyclone Kate south of Papua New Guinea capital|url=http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=22450}}</ref> Although the storm did not pose much of a threat to [[Queensland]], officials urged residents to ensure their disaster kits were ready and that preparations for a moderate storm, such as storing lose outdoor objects and clearing gutters, had been completed.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=ABC Australia|date=24 February 2006|accessdate=27 December 2009|title=Cyclone Kate intensifies off far-north Qld|url=http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200602/s1577224.htm}}</ref> |
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While the storm had no direct impact on land, large [[Swell (ocean)|swells]] affected most of the Queensland coastline. In the [[Shire of Noosa]], six surfers sustained serious injuries after wading into turbulent waters. Waves up to {{convert|1.8|m|ft|abbr=on}} tossed the six surfers, leaving them with injuries ranging from broken noses and fractured ankles to head wounds from surfboards.<ref>{{cite news|work=Sunshine Coast Daily|date=25 February 2006|accessdate=27 December 2009|title=Surfers hurt by wild waves |url=http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2006/02/25/scd-surfers-hurt-by-wild-waves/}}</ref> The waves also caused additional [[beach erosion]] to parts of Papua New Guinea previously impacted by [[Cyclone Ingrid]] in March 2005.<ref name="GP"/> |
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==See also== |
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{{Portal|Tropical cyclones}} |
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*[[2005–06 Australian region cyclone season]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ Australian Bureau of Meteorology (TCWC's Perth, Darwin & Brisbane)] |
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*[http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)] |
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[[Category:2005–06 Australian region cyclone season]] |
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[[Category:Category 2 Australian region cyclones]] |
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[[Category:2006 in Australia]] |
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[[Category:Tropical cyclones in Australia]] |
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