What was the peak intensity of Megan?

Megan achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 166 km/h (90 kt / 103 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 950 hPa.

Did Megan affect Darwin?

Historical track data shows Megan passed within approximately 97 km of Darwin, indicating the area experienced high-risk weather impacts.

Did Megan affect Cairns?

Archived track data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Cairns from Megan.

Did Megan affect Townsville?

Archived track data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Townsville from Megan.

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

Typhoon Megan Track Map & Archive

Dissipated

Local time · Active from 12 Mar 2024 21:00 GMT+9 to 21 Mar 2024 15:00 GMT+9

Previous Storm:

Neville

Next Storm:

Gamane

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

Real-time analysis of population and infrastructure exposure within the storm's wind field.

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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AI Historical Storm Matches

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Belal90% Similarity Score

MAX: 162 m/s

MIN: 970 hPa

⚡ Rapid Intensification Risk:High Risk

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Gamane72% Similarity Score

MAX: 151 m/s

MIN: 975 hPa

⚡ Rapid Intensification Risk:High Risk

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Dingani72% Similarity Score

MAX: 151 m/s

MIN: 974 hPa

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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

950 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

166 km/h

Region

South Pacific

Key Events

Formation

12 Mar 2024 21:00 GMT+9

13.7°S, 127.8°E

Dissipation

21 Mar 2024 15:00 GMT+9

16.6°S, 130.1°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Megan

No, Megan is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-03-21T06:00:00.000Z.

Megan formed on 2024-03-12T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-03-21T06:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of Tropical Depression.

Key Meteorological Milestones

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Genesis & Initial Classification

Tropical Depression

📅 12 Mar 2024 12:00 (12 Mar 2024 20:00 GMT+8)🌐 13.7°S, 127.8°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed25 km/h (13 kt)

Pressure1003 hPa

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Named Storm Upgrade (TS)

Tropical Storm

📅 14 Mar 2024 18:00 (15 Mar 2024 03:30 GMT+9:30)🌐 12.2°S, 135.3°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed65 km/h (35 kt)

Pressure995 hPa

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System Regeneration / Re-intensification

Tropical Depression

📅 14 Mar 2024 21:00 (15 Mar 2024 06:30 GMT+9:30)🌐 12.3°S, 135.9°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed50 km/h (27 kt)

Pressure994 hPa

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Peak Lifetime Intensity (LMI)

Category 2

📅 17 Mar 2024 18:00 (18 Mar 2024 03:30 GMT+9:30)🌐 15.3°S, 137.2°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed166 km/h (90 kt)

Pressure950 hPa

📉 Pressure Drop-53 hPa

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Final Advisory / Dissipation

Tropical Depression

📅 21 Mar 2024 06:00 (21 Mar 2024 15:30 GMT+9:30)🌐 16.6°S, 130.1°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed36 km/h (19 kt)

Pressure1004 hPa

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