Cyclone Carlos
Cyclone Carlos on 24 February | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 14 February 2011 |
| Dissipated | 27 February 2011 |
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (BOM) | |
| Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 969 hPa (mbar); 28.61 inHg |
| Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | $12.3 million (2011 USD) |
| Areas affected | Northern 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.