 Cyclone Graham | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 27 February 2003 |
| Dissipated | 1 March 2003 |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (Aus) | |
| Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 994 hPa (mbar); 29.35 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 1 total |
| Areas affected | Western Australia |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2002–03 Australian region cyclone season | |
Cyclone Graham of the 2002–03 Australian region cyclone season was a weak tropical storm that affected Australia during late February and early March 2003. Graham originated from an area of convection that emerged onto water after sitting over Australia on 23 February. The interaction with a monsoon trough formed an area of low pressure that developed into Tropical Cyclone Graham on 27 February. The storm moved slowly to the east-southeast, and after turning to the south it peaked as a tropical storm and made landfall on Western Australia the next day. The cyclone weakened as it moved inland, and dissipated on 1 March. The storm dropped heavy rainfall and caused high winds, which produced flooding and downed trees. One fatality occurred, though no significant damages were reported.