Cyclone Carlos

Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlos
Cyclone Carlos on 24 February
Meteorological history
Formed14 February 2011
Dissipated27 February 2011
Category 3 severe tropical cyclone
10-minute sustained (BOM)
Highest winds120 km/h (75 mph)
Lowest pressure969 hPa (mbar); 28.61 inHg
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds120 km/h (75 mph)
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone
Damage$12.3 million (2011 USD)
Areas affectedNorthern Territory, Western Australia

Part of the 2010–11 Australian region cyclone season

Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlos was a strong tropical cyclone that made landfall in Australia and resulted in $12.3 million USD in damages. Carlos was first spotted on 14 February near Batchelor and intensified to a Category 3 cyclone on 22 February. The storm affected Australia for most of its life.