Summary
Tropical Cyclone Jasmine was a Coral Sea event that reached category 2 intensity before moving to the east outside the Australian region. In late January the monsoon trough extended across north Queensland and the northern Coral Sea. A tropical low was identified over the southeast Gulf of Carpentaria on 1 February. From 2 February, the low moved eastwards and tracked across the Cape York Peninsula and moved off the far north Queensland on 3 February. During this time, a strong northwest monsoon flow developed to the north of the low and Willis Island recorded gales from late on 3 February until early on 5 February as the centre passed to the south. Tropical cyclone occurred when gales extended more than halfway around the centre on 5 February. Jasmine continued to move steadily eastwards across the Coral Sea and reached category 2 intensity on 6 February before moving out of the Australian area of responsibility (at 90°E). By this stage the deep easterly wind shear that had inhibited the circulation's development reduced and Jasmine entered a phase of rapid intensification as it approached Vanuatu.
The only known impact in the Australian region was associated with strong 'downslope' winds late overnight from 3 to 4 February about the north Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Damage was limited to uprooted trees and overturned outdoor furniture. More significant damage was to occur at Vanuatu and Tonga as Jamine passed by.
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