What was the peak intensity of Mal?

Mal achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 133 km/h (72 kt / 83 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 979 hPa.

Mal passed approximately 204 km from Suva. Outer rainbands and gusty winds likely affected the area.

Did Mal affect Port Vila?

Mal passed approximately 726 km away from Port Vila. Historical data indicates minimal direct weather impact on Port Vila.

Did Mal affect Noumea?

Archived track data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Noumea from Mal.

Mal developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.

Typhoon Mal Track Map & Archive

Dissipated

Local time · Active from 12 Nov 2023 11:00 GMT+11 to 16 Nov 2023 12:00 GMT-12

Previous Storm:

Hamoon

Next Storm:

Midhili

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

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Radius: ~600 km

👥 Estimated Population at Risk

13.84Mpeople

🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers

252facilities

🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers

769centers

🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure

1846buildings

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MAX: 119 m/s

MIN: 973 hPa

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MAX: 86 m/s

MIN: 991 hPa

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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

979 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

133 km/h

Region

South Pacific

Key Events

Formation

12 Nov 2023 11:00 GMT+11

7.8°S, 167.6°E

Dissipation

16 Nov 2023 12:00 GMT-12

29.4°S, 184.7°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Mal

No, Mal is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-11-17T00:00:00.000Z.

Mal formed on 2023-11-12T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-11-17T00:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of Tropical Depression.

Key Meteorological Milestones

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Genesis & Initial Classification

Tropical Depression

📅 12 Nov 2023 00:00 (12 Nov 2023 11:00 GMT+11)🌐 7.8°S, 167.6°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed43 km/h (23 kt)

Pressure1004 hPa

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Named Storm Upgrade (TS)

Tropical Storm

📅 13 Nov 2023 00:00 (13 Nov 2023 11:00 GMT+11)🌐 9.4°S, 170.6°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed65 km/h (35 kt)

Pressure995 hPa

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Peak Lifetime Intensity (LMI)

Category 1

📅 14 Nov 2023 12:00 (15 Nov 2023 00:00 GMT+12)🌐 17.5°S, 175.7°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed130 km/h (70 kt)

Pressure965 hPa

📉 Pressure Drop-39 hPa

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Final Advisory / Dissipation

Tropical Depression

📅 17 Nov 2023 00:00 (17 Nov 2023 00:00 UTC)🌐 29.4°S, 184.7°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed-

Pressure999 hPa

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