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Tropical
Cyclone Abigail
21 Feb - 8 Mar 2001
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| Area affected | Cape York, Gulf of Carpentaria, Victoria River District |
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| Central pressure | Lowest measured 974 hPa at Mornington Is on 26th. Lowest estimated 970 hPa on 26th. |
| Winds | Highest gust recorded 64 kn (120 km/h) at Mornington Is on 26th. Highest estimated gusts 90 kn (168 km/h) on 26th. |
| Rainfall | Extensive heavy rains maintained the flooding across the NT, with many communities isolated. 24 hr totals; 212mm Mornington Is, 107mm Westmoreland Stn, 113mm Centre Is, 108mm Wollogorang, 27th, 176mm Westmoreland Stn, 155mm Larrimah, 28th; 111mm Elliott, 90mm Wave Hill 1st March.. |
| Seas & storm surge | Very rough seas. Storm surge 1.3m measured at Mornington Is and 1.2m measured at Karumba on 26th. |
| Damage | Slight building damage and extensive tree damage and powerlines down on Mornington Is. |
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