Meteorological history | |
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Formed | April 8, 1983 |
Dissipated | April 14, 1983 |
Category 4 severe tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
Highest winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 925 hPa (mbar); 27.32 inHg |
Intense tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (MF) | |
Highest winds | 215 km/h (130 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 910 hPa (mbar); 26.87 inHg |
Category 3-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Areas affected | French Polynesia |
Part of the 1982–83 South Pacific cyclone season |