Cyclone Gavin (1985)
Satellite image of Tropical Cyclone Gavin near its peak intensity | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | March 2, 1985 |
| Dissipated | March 9, 1985 |
| Category 2 tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (MetService) | |
| Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 987 hPa (mbar); 29.15 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Damage | FJ$1 million |
| Areas affected | Vanuatu, Fiji |
Part of the 1984-85 South Pacific cyclone season | |
Tropical Cyclone Gavin was the third named tropical cyclone to impact Fiji, as well as the fourth to impact Vanuatu, during the 1984-85 South Pacific cyclone season. The system was first noted as a tropical depression during March 2, while it was located within a monsoon trough of low pressure in between Espiritu Santo and Rotuma. Over the next couple of days the system gradually developed further, before it was classified as a tropical cyclone and named Gavin during March 4.