What was the peak intensity of Paul?

Paul achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 90 km/h (49 kt / 56 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 994 hPa.

Did Paul affect Cairns?

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

Did Paul affect Townsville?

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

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

Typhoon Paul Track Map & Archive

Dissipated

Local time · Active from 09 Apr 2024 10:00 GMT+10 to 13 Apr 2024 04:00 GMT+10

Previous Storm:

Olga

Next Storm:

Hidaya

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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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Osai96% Similarity Score

MAX: 86 m/s

MIN: 993 hPa

⚡ Rapid Intensification Risk:High Risk

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Hale96% Similarity Score

MAX: 86 m/s

MIN: 991 hPa

⚡ Rapid Intensification Risk:High Risk

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Nat92% Similarity Score

MAX: 97 m/s

MIN: 990 hPa

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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

994 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

90 km/h

Region

South Pacific

Key Events

Formation

09 Apr 2024 10:00 GMT+10

10.5°S, 152.4°E

Dissipation

13 Apr 2024 04:00 GMT+10

13.4°S, 153.6°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Paul

No, Paul is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-04-12T18:00:00.000Z.

Paul formed on 2024-04-09T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-04-12T18:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of Tropical Depression.

Key Meteorological Milestones

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Genesis & Initial Classification

Tropical Depression

📅 09 Apr 2024 00:00 (09 Apr 2024 10:00 GMT+10)🌐 10.5°S, 152.4°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed25 km/h (13 kt)

Pressure1010 hPa

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Named Storm Upgrade (TS)

Tropical Storm

📅 10 Apr 2024 12:00 (10 Apr 2024 22:00 GMT+10)🌐 13.3°S, 153.9°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed65 km/h (35 kt)

Pressure1000 hPa

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Peak Lifetime Intensity (LMI)

Tropical Storm

📅 11 Apr 2024 00:00 (11 Apr 2024 10:00 GMT+10)🌐 14.2°S, 155.2°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed90 km/h (49 kt)

Pressure994 hPa

📉 Pressure Drop-16 hPa

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Final Advisory / Dissipation

Tropical Depression

📅 12 Apr 2024 18:00 (13 Apr 2024 04:00 GMT+10)🌐 13.4°S, 153.6°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed36 km/h (19 kt)

Pressure1009 hPa

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