First system formed 15 December 1976 Name Ted Tropical cyclones 5 | Last system dissipated 3 May 1977 Tropical lows 13 Severe tropical cyclones 1 | |
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The 1976–77 Australian region cyclone season saw normal activity.
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Tropical Cyclone Harry
Harry formed on 15 December near the Sunda Strait, and moved west-southwest through its existence. Its maximum intensity was reached as the cyclone passed north of the Cocos-Keeling Islands. The system then weakened and dissipated well east of Madagascar.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ted
Ted made landfall in Queensland on 19 December 1976. The storm killed 2 people and left $49 million in damage.
Tropical Cyclone Otto
Otto made landfall near Bowen, Queensland in March 1977. The storm caused minimal wind damage but caused extensive beach erosion.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Leo
Leo affected Port Hedland around March 1977.
References
1976–77 Australian region cyclone season Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA