Cyclone Tracy - A Category 5 Cyclon

Cyclone Tracey was a severe cyclone that devastated the coastal city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in the summer of 1974. The cyclone had earlier been spotted by radar as moving out into the Pacific Ocean but had gone unnoticed by the residents of Darwin until the evening of the 25th when cyclone intensity increased. The first warning signs had been sighted by a member of the public in the afternoon when the cyclone started moving out to sea. By the time the cyclone reached the coast of Darwin, it had strengthened considerably and was much stronger than it had appeared on previous views. This enabled many more homes to be damaged during the cyclone, with the total loss of more than twenty-five homes being reported.

The cyclone came ashore near Walpole and produced a number of powerful showers before moving inland over a period of several days. The coastal areas were hit particularly hard, with many houses taking direct hits on coastal walls and paths, and railings. Many people have described seeing dead bodies in the streets as a result of the cyclone. The cyclone also brought large amounts of rain to the coastal districts, causing flooding in places like Darwin. Some of the floodwater extracted by the cyclone washed ashore, and the inland areas were left dry for much of the following eighteen months.

The cyclone moved inland and slowly moved towards Darwin, with some intensities peaking in strength in the final week. By this stage, the cyclone had covered much of central Darwin. It has been estimated that at its peak, the cyclone could cover as much as a third of the island. As it passed, the cyclone produced what is known as 'lightning showers', which were light winds accompanied by rainfall. However, no rain was actually reported in the coastal district, although one or two homes were damaged by the heavy rainfall. The heaviest rainfall was reported by Darwin's North Buried Track.

As Cyclone Tracy moved inland, it was accompanied by generally mild conditions, although a light wind was noted in the overnight hours. It has been estimated that the cyclone resulted in about half a billion dollars worth of damage to homes and businesses around the island. In addition, about twenty per cent of the Oranges were destroyed. It is not clear whether this caused the cyclone to stop.

There are many other cyclones that have affected the area surrounding Darwin over the years, including in 1870 when there was a severe cyclone that brought widespread damage to the region. Extensive damage was also caused in the Gold Range area in the late nineteenth century, although by the early twentieth century new ways of dealing with cyclones had been developed. cyclones can be particularly harmful to properties where there are elderly people living in the area. It is especially important for families who live by themselves to ensure that all members of the household are safe during and after a cyclone.

It is important to understand the risks involved in cyclones, particularly if you live in the coastal areas of the Northern Territory. Cyclones tend to occur more frequently in the summer months, although they do affect the island at certain times of the year, mainly in summer. About 1-3 cyclones hit Darwin annually, although about as many are not recorded as hitting the island.

As cyclones are known to bring down houses they should be taken very seriously. cyclones are capable of causing much larger amounts of damage than many people realize and are capable of completely wiping out a building. The cyclone has the potential to completely wipe out a building due to its strong winds and strong rains. Some people have lost entire buildings around the world as a result of cyclones. It is important to make sure your home is protected from cyclones in the winter.

Cyclones are particularly dangerous around Christmas time when they tend to strike in droves. Many homes are damaged by them as well as cars and other items such as holiday homes. It is a good idea to install suitable storm shutters so that you can protect your home from the strongest winds. Do not forget to secure your car with an extra set of wheels.