1994–95 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

1994–95 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formed	October 2, 1994
Last system dissipated	April 11, 1995
Strongest storm
Name	Marlene
• Maximum winds	185 km/h (115 mph) (10-minute sustained)
• Lowest pressure	920 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total disturbances	19
Total depressions	13
Total storms	11
Tropical cyclones	5
Intense tropical cyclones	3
Total fatalities	Unknown
Total damage	Unknown
Related articles
1994–95 Australian region cyclone season 1994–95 South Pacific cyclone season

The 1994–95 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It started from November 15, 1994 and finished on April 30, 1995 and May 15 in Mauritius and the Seychelles. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the basin, typically west of 90°E and south of the Equator. Tropical cyclones in this area are monitored by the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre in Réunion.

Seasonal summary

Storms

Tropical Depression A1

Tropical depression (MFR)
Duration	October 2 – October 9
Peak intensity	55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min); 995 hPa (mbar)

Intense Tropical Cyclone Albertine

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	November 23 – December 3
Peak intensity	175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min); 925 hPa (mbar)

On November 23, a tropical disturbance developed from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), transforming into a tropical depression later that afternoon. Although the motion was initially slow, it accelerated and turned south-southwest. Gradually intensifying, Albertine developed an eye late on November 25 and subsequently attained tropical cyclone intensity. After attaining peak intensity, the eye disappeared a day later as it passed over 78 °F (26 °C) water. Albertine continued to weaken, and downgraded to a weak tropical depression before dissipating on December 3.

Moderate Tropical Storm Bentha

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 2 – January 6
Peak intensity	85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min); 984 hPa (mbar)

Two well-defined area of thunderstorm activity formed after an inactive December. Strong wind shear inhibited development over the next six days before it was deemed a tropical depression on January 2 after making landfall on Madagascar, and was named Bentha the following day. After reaching moderate tropical storm intensity, it accelerated gradually to the north. Bentha dissipated several days later.

Moderate Tropical Storm Christelle

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	December 27 – January 11
Peak intensity	85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min); 980 hPa (mbar)

Christelle developed from an area of disturbed weather near Madagascar. Although wind shear initially inhibited development, it became a tropical depression on January 5, and was named the next day while making its closet approach to La Reunion. The storm attained peak intensity that night as a tropical storm, but weakened as its motion slowed. It was a weak depression by January 8. Christelle became extratropical three days later.

Intense Tropical Cyclone Dorina

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	January 18 – February 1
Peak intensity	175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min); 925 hPa (mbar)

Another system formed on January 18. Rapidly developing, this weather pattern was named Dorina and became a tropical storm within 48 hours. On January 20, it upgraded into a cyclone and had an eye formation the next day. The intensification phase halted on January 21 as it entered cooler water. The eye soon became less defined and three days after its peak, the system was downgraded into a severe tropical storm. Moving slightly southward on January 25, Dorina weakened into a moderate tropical storm. Wind shear decreased and Dorina regained cyclone status early on January 27. After passing south of Rodrigues, where strong winds were reported, Cyclone Dorina accelerated and re-curved southwest. The cyclone weakened into a tropical depression on January 27.

Severe Tropical Storm Fodah

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 22 – January 28
Peak intensity	100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); 970 hPa (mbar)

A disturbance west of Dorian developed into Fodah on January 22. Intensification was slow initially, as the system remained a tropical disturbance for 24 hours become becoming a tropical depression after an increase in organization. It was upgraded into a tropical storm on January 24 50 km (31 mi). Intensification halted on January 25 as wind shear kicked in, merging with a polar trough later that day.

Tropical Cyclone Gail

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	January 31 – February 11
Peak intensity	120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min); 970 hPa (mbar)

A tropical disturbance formed on January 31 and was reclassified as a tropical depression three days later. However, the weather intensified on February 5 as wind shear diminished, and was named Gail the following day. Moving southwest, Gail peaked in intensity as a minimal tropical cyclone two days after being named. After passing close to Rodrigues and Port Mathurn, the storm maintained its intensity for several days before dissipating.

Moderate Tropical Storm Heida

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	February 4 – February 8
Peak intensity	75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min); 990 hPa (mbar)

While the previous cyclone was dissipating, another well-defined tropical depression formed. Heida formed early on February 6, it became a moderate tropical storm the next day. Hieda turned south-southwest on February 7 and dissipated the next day.

Tropical Cyclone Ingrid

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	February 22 – March 3
Peak intensity	150 km/h (90 mph) (10-min); 945 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Josta

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	March 5 – March 12
Peak intensity	105 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); 972 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Kylie

Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Category 2 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	March 6 – March 14
Peak intensity	85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min); 984 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Depression Lidy

Tropical depression (MFR)
Duration	March 14 – March 20
Peak intensity	55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min); 996 hPa (mbar)

Intense Tropical Cyclone Marlene

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	March 29 – April 11
Peak intensity	185 km/h (115 mph) (10-min); 920 hPa (mbar)

Other tropical disturbances

The first tropical cyclone of the season developed on October 3. It dissipated a few days later unusually close to the equator and remained weak.

• A2
• A3
• D1
• I1
• I2
• M1

See also

• 1994-95 South Pacific cyclone season
• 1994-95 Australian region cyclone season