Summary
A low developed to the east of the Cocos-Keeling Islands on 13 January in an active phase of the Madden-Julian Oscillation. The low moved to the southwest and developed into a tropical cyclone on 17 January before crossing 90oE into La Reunion's area of responsibility. Joshua had no impact on mainland Australia or the Cocos-Keeling Islands.
Tropical Cyclone Joshua was the second tropical cyclone in the Australian region for the 2020-2021 season.
**All information relating to intensity and track is preliminary information based on operational estimates and subject to change following post analysis.**
Extreme values during event (estimated)
Note that these values may be changed on the receipt of later information
| Maximum Category: | 1 |
| Maximum sustained wind speed: | 75 km/h |
| Maximum wind gust: | 100 km/h |
| Lowest central pressure: | 992 hPa |
