No, Megan is no longer active.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.
Megan achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 166 km/h (90 kt / 103 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 950 hPa.
According to current track forecasts, Megan is expected to pass near Darwin with a closest approach of approximately 97 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
Current forecast data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Cairns from Megan. Please monitor future track updates.
Current forecast data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Townsville from Megan. Please monitor future track updates.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 50-150 mm (2-6 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 09:49 PM.
Megan developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Megan at 16.6°S, 130.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Megan at 16.8°S, 130.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Megan at 17.0°S, 130.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.2°S, 130.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Megan at 17.4°S, 131.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.6°S, 131.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Megan at 17.7°S, 132.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.8°S, 132.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Megan at 17.8°S, 133.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.8°S, 133.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Megan at 17.8°S, 133.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.8°S, 134.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Megan at 17.8°S, 134.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.7°S, 134.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.7°S, 135.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.6°S, 135.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.4°S, 135.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 17.2°S, 135.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Megan at 17.0°S, 135.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Megan at 16.7°S, 136.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
Megan at 16.6°S, 136.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Megan at 16.4°S, 136.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Megan at 16.3°S, 136.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Megan at 16.1°S, 136.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Megan at 16.0°S, 136.9°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 137 km/h (85 mph)
Megan at 15.9°S, 136.9°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 137 km/h (85 mph)
Megan at 15.8°S, 137.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)
Megan at 15.6°S, 137.1°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)
Megan at 15.4°S, 137.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 162 km/h (101 mph)
Megan at 15.3°S, 137.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)
Megan at 15.1°S, 137.3°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 162 km/h (101 mph)
Megan at 15.0°S, 137.3°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)
Megan at 15.0°S, 137.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 151 km/h (94 mph)
Megan at 15.0°S, 137.2°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 137 km/h (85 mph)
Megan at 15.0°S, 137.3°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 144 km/h (89 mph)
Megan at 14.9°S, 137.4°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Megan at 14.7°S, 137.5°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 133 km/h (83 mph)
Megan at 14.6°S, 137.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Megan at 14.5°S, 137.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
Megan at 14.4°S, 137.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Megan at 14.3°S, 137.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 97 km/h (60 mph)
Megan at 14.2°S, 137.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Megan at 14.0°S, 137.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Megan at 13.9°S, 138.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Megan at 13.8°S, 137.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 79 km/h (49 mph)
Megan at 13.7°S, 137.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Megan at 13.6°S, 137.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
Megan at 13.5°S, 137.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Megan at 13.2°S, 137.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Megan at 13.0°S, 137.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Megan at 12.7°S, 136.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Megan at 12.4°S, 136.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Megan at 12.3°S, 135.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Megan at 12.2°S, 135.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Megan at 12.1°S, 134.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 12.0°S, 134.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Megan at 11.8°S, 134.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 133.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 132.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 132.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 131.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 131.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 131.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 11.6°S, 130.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Megan at 11.7°S, 130.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 11.9°S, 129.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Megan at 12.2°S, 129.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Megan at 12.5°S, 128.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Megan at 12.7°S, 128.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Megan at 13.0°S, 128.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Megan at 13.3°S, 128.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Megan at 13.7°S, 127.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Cyclone Megan Shatters Historic Rainfall Benchmarks in Australia
Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan emerged as one of the fiercest Gulf of Carpentaria systems of the 2023–2024 cyclone season. It peaked at Category 3 strength on the Australian scale before slamming into the Northern Territory coast near Borroloola on March 18, 2024. Meteorological observations recorded 24-hour rainfall totals exceeding 500 millimeters in local catchments — a historic benchmark for the region. The official post-storm review placed Megan among the most significant hydrometeorological events in northern Australia over the past decade.
Gulf Genesis: The 170 km/h Landfall Track of Cyclone Megan
Tropical Cyclone Megan intensified rapidly over the exceptionally warm waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Satellite imagery and sea-surface buoys tracked its development of a well-defined eye and a tight inner-core as it moved south-southwest toward the Northern Territory coast. Central pressure fell sharply, driving the system's maximum winds to 170 kilometers per hour just before landfall. Megan's path cut through key agricultural and mining zones of northern Australia.
Borroloola Landfall: Megan's 500 mm Rain Unleashes McArthur River Floods
When Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan crossed the coast near Borroloola, its howling gusts and prolonged downpour inflicted catastrophic damage on local infrastructure. The storm's unprecedented rainfall totals smashed historical records, unleashing severe flooding across the McArthur River basin. The Australian Defence Force mounted emergency airlifts to evacuate isolated residents. The months-long recovery cemented Megan's status as a benchmark storm for infrastructure resilience planning across northern Australia.
