 Tropical Storm Cyprien on January 1 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 30, 2001 |
| Dissipated | January 3, 2002 |
| Severe tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (MFR) | |
| Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 2 missing |
| Damage | $181,000 (2002 USD) |
| Areas affected | Madagascar |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2001–02 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
Severe Tropical Storm Cyprien (JTWC designation: 08S) was a short-lived tropical cyclone that caused minor damage in Madagascar. Forming on December 30, 2001, Cyprien quickly strengthened in a slightly favorable environment. By January 2, the storm attained its peak intensity with winds of 100 km/h (65 mph) according to Météo-France and 95 km/h (60 mph) according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Later that day the storm made landfall in Morombe, at a weaker intensity, and dissipated early on January 3. Throughout the affected areas, Cyprien destroyed 957 structures, leaving 1.16 billion Malagasy franc (2002 MGF; US$181,000) in damages. No fatalities were reported; however two people were listed as missing.