 Tropical Cyclone Wally | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | April 1, 1980 |
| Dissipated | April 8, 1980 |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
| Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 995 hPa (mbar); 29.38 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Areas affected | Fiji |
Part of the 1979–80 South Pacific cyclone season | |
Meteorological history edit
Map key
Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Storm type
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionTowards the end of March 1980, the weather to the north of Fiji became disturbed, with two tropical depressions developing to the north-east of Udu Point on the Fijian island of Vanua Levu. The first depression developed during March 31, while it was located about 185 km (115 mi)* to the northeast of Udu Point. The depression subsequently started to weaken as it moved westwards away from Fiji, before the second depression developed during the next day, while it was located about 185 km (115 mi)* to the north-east of Udu Point. Over the next day, the