Draft:1998 Oman cyclone

Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 06
The cyclone near peak intensity.
Meteorological history
FormedDecember 11, 1998
DissipatedDecember 17, 1998
Severe cyclonic storm
3-minute sustained (IMD)
Highest winds100 km/h (65 mph)
Lowest pressure993 hPa (mbar); 29.32 inHg
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds120 km/h (75 mph)
Overall effects
Fatalities18 total
Areas affectedOman

Part of the 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

The 1998 Oman cyclone was a strong tropical cyclone which impacted Oman during December 1998. The twelveth depression, sixth cyclonic storm, and fifth severe Cyclonic Storm of the 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, ARB 06 was first



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