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Tropical Cyclone Joy
16 Jan - 19 Jan 1966

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Area affected Joseph Bonaparte Gulf inland to Kimberley region.
Central pressure Lowest recorded 994 hPa on 18th in Kimberleys.
Winds 55 km/h winds were reported over 185km from centre.
Rainfall Little in N.T. except near W.A. border, but heavy drought breaking rains in N & E Kimberleys (Halls Creek 380mm total).
Seas & storm surge Rough seas along NW coast during life of cyclone.
Damage Flooding in Kimberleys. One man drowned in Ord River.

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