While powerful cyclone Pam headed toward Vanuatu, two other storms neared Australia.
Published Mar 12, 2015This natural-color image shows Cyclone Yasi approaching the east coast of Australia on February 2.
Published Feb 2, 2011Evacuations have been made in Northern Territory as residents brace for fierce winds and flooding rain.
Published Mar 23, 2019In the span of a week, the region has been hammered by back-to-back tropical cyclones.
Published May 23, 2018On the same day tropical cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu, Olwyn made landfall in Western Australia.
Published Mar 14, 2015This image, from February 4, 2011, shows that ex-cyclone Yasi maintained its distinctive spiral shape after two days moving over Australia’s eastern coast and interior.
Published Feb 4, 2011At the time of this image, Nathan was passing over Cape York peninsula.
Published Mar 20, 2015On December 19, 2008, Tropical Cyclone Billy made landfall in Western Australia as a Category 2 storm.
Published Dec 19, 2008The tropical cyclone was one of the strongest on record to make a direct hit on Tongapatu.
Published Feb 16, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
The cyclone delivered strong winds and heavy rain to Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Published Apr 10, 2017Australia’s strongest cyclone in several years approached the Queensland coast in late March 2017.
Published Mar 27, 2017Tropical Cyclone Billy made landfall in Western Australia in late December 2008.
Published Dec 30, 2008At the time of this image, the strengthening storm was headed for northeastern Queensland.
Published Mar 17, 2015Forecasters expect the storm to move south along the island’s east coast.
Published Jan 5, 2018Late summer cyclones Ferdinand and Esther passed over and near northern Australia.
Published Feb 25, 2020