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Tropical
Cyclone Dawn
10
- 11 Feb 1970
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| Area affected | Gulf of Carpentaria, northern Cape York. |
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| Central pressure | Lowest estimated 994 hPa on the 11th. |
| Winds | On the 11th, Thursday Island recorded gusts to 54kts (100 km/h) and a ship reported mean winds of 45kts (84 km/h). |
| Rainfall | Weipa had a 6 day total of 443mm. Meripan and Mt Croll had 300mm and 230mm respectively over 3 days. |
| Seas & storm surge | Very rough seas and heavy swell. |
| Damage | Minor vegetation damage, telephone lines down for 24 hours. |
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