The 2001–02 South Pacific cyclone season was a below-average year in which only five named storms formed or entered the South Pacific basin. It began on November 1, 2001, and ended on April 30, 2002.
Trina 2001 11 29 2125Z
Waka 2001 12 31 2220Z
Vicky 2001 12 23 2035Z
05F 2002 01 02 2345Z
Cyclone Waka
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Waka was one of the most destructive tropical cyclones ever to affect the nation of Tonga. Waka originated within the near-equatorial trough in mid-December 2001, although the
2001–02 South Pacific cyclone season
…cyclone season Season summary map Seasonal boundaries First system formed November 29, 2001 Last system dissipated April 22, 2002 Strongest storm Name Waka • Maximum winds 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-minute sustained) • Lowest pressure 930 hPa (mbar) Seasonal statistics Total disturbances 17 Total depressions…
2001 2002 South Pacific cyclone season summary