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| Name=Tropical Cyclone Kate
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| Year=2006
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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]]. Forming out of a [[monsoon]]al [[Trough (meteorology)|trough]] on 22&nbsp;February, Kate rapidly intensified throughout the day. By 23&nbsp;February, the system attained its peak intensity with winds of 95&nbsp;km/h (60&nbsp;mph <small>10-minute sustained</small>) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 985&nbsp;[[Pascal (unit)|hPa]] ([[Bar (unit)|mbar]]). Shortly thereafter, increasing [[wind shear]] caused the storm to quickly weaken. By 24&nbsp;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 impaced beaches in [[Papua New Guinea]] and Queensland. The waves injured six people in Australia, although no property damage was reported.
'''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&nbsp;km/h (60&nbsp;mph <small>10-minute sustained</small>) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 985&nbsp;[[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.


==Meteorological history==
==Meteorological history==
{{storm path|Kate 2006 track.png}}
{{storm path|Kate 2006 track.png}}
Cyclone Kate originated from an [[Low pressure area|area of low pressure]] that was first identified on 22&nbsp;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 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 a 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>
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|access-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=12 January 2010|title=Tropical Cyclone 13P Advisory NR 001|url=http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/0602/06022218}}</ref>


The system remained nearly stationary over the northwestern [[Coral Sea]] in response to a mid-level, [[equator|equatorial]] [[Ridge (meteorology)|ridge]] to the north.<ref name="GP"/> Early on 23&nbsp;February, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 95&nbsp;km/h (60&nbsp;mph <small>10-minute sustained</small>) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 985&nbsp;[[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&nbsp;km/h (50&nbsp;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&nbsp;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"/>
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&nbsp;km/h (60&nbsp;mph <small>10-minute sustained</small>) and a [[barometric pressure]] of 985&nbsp;[[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&nbsp;km/h (50&nbsp;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|access-date=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"/>


==Preparations and impact==
==Preparations and impact==
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|author=Staff Writer|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|author=Staff Writer|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/news/newsitems/200602/s1577224.htm}}</ref>
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|access-date=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|access-date=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>


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|author=Staff Writer|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 2005.<ref name="GP"/>
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|access-date=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"/>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[2005–06 Australian region cyclone season]]
*[[2005–06 Australian region cyclone season]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist|2}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ Australian Bureau of Meteorology (TCWC's Perth, Darwin & Brisbane)]
*[http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ Australian Bureau of Meteorology (TCWC's Perth, Darwin & Brisbane)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091112010420/http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ |date=12 November 2009 }}
* [http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)]
*[http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301105349/http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC |date=1 March 2010 }}


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Tropical Cyclone Kate
Satellite image of Cyclone Kate near peak intensity
Meteorological history
Formed22 February 2006
Dissipated24 February 2006
Category 2 tropical cyclone
10-minute sustained (BOM)
Highest winds95 km/h (60 mph)
Highest gusts120 km/h (75 mph)
Lowest pressure985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg
Tropical storm
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds85 km/h (50 mph)
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone reported
Areas affectedPapua New Guinea and Queensland, Australia
IBTrACSEdit this at Wikidata

Part of the 2005–06 Australian region cyclone season

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 monsoonal 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 10-minute sustained) and a barometric pressure of 985 hPa (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 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.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
  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

Cyclone Kate originated from an area of low pressure that was first identified on 22 February 2006, within a monsoonal trough.[1] The system rapidly intensified throughout the day, with the 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.[2] At the same time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) also began issuing advisories on the system, designating it as Tropical Cyclone 13P.[3] The storm had developed well-defined, upper-level outflow enhanced by diffluence over the system.[4]

The system remained nearly stationary over the northwestern Coral Sea.[1] Early on 23 February, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 95 km/h (60 mph 10-minute sustained) and a barometric pressure of 985 hPa (mbar).[2] However, the JTWC assessed the system to have been slightly weaker, attaining peak winds of 85 km/h (50 mph 1-minute sustained).[3] Further intensification was anticipated as Kate slowly tracked towards Queensland, Australia.[5] However, Kate stalled shortly thereafter and began to weaken due to increasing wind shear.[1] Rapid weakening took place throughout the day, and JTWC declared the system dissipated early on 24 February.[3] 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.[2]

Preparations and impact

Upon the cyclone's formation, the Bureau of Meteorology warned vessels to avoid the storm in anticipation of rough seas and winds gusting to 125 km/h (78 mph).[6] 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.[7]

While the storm had no direct impact on land, large 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 1.8 m (5.9 ft) tossed the six surfers, leaving them with injuries ranging from broken noses and fractured ankles to head wounds from surfboards.[8] The waves also caused additional beach erosion to parts of Papua New Guinea previously impacted by Cyclone Ingrid in March 2005.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gary Padgett (2 May 2006). "Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for February 2006". Typhoon 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Australian Region Tropical Cyclone Best Tracks". Australian Bureau of Meteorology. 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
  3. ^ a b c Joint Typhoon Warning Center (2007). "Tropical Cyclone 15S Best Track". United States Navy. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
  4. ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (22 February 2006). "Tropical Cyclone 13P Advisory NR 001". Unisys Weather. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
  5. ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (23 February 2006). "Tropical Cyclone 13P Advisory NR 002". Retrieved 12 January 2010.
  6. ^ "Cyclone Kate south of Papua New Guinea capital". Radio New Zealand. 23 February 2006. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
  7. ^ "Cyclone Kate intensifies off far-north Qld". ABC Australia. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
  8. ^ "Surfers hurt by wild waves". Sunshine Coast Daily. 25 February 2006. Retrieved 27 December 2009.