![]() Tropical Cyclone Ialy near peak intensity | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 16 May 2024 |
Dissipated | 22 May 2024 |
Tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained ( MFR) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 983 hPa ( mbar); 29.03 inHg |
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained ( SSHWS/ JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 987 hPa ( mbar); 29.15 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | None |
Areas affected | Kenya |
Part of the 2023–24 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Cyclone Ialy was an unusual tropical cyclone that became the first ever tropical cyclone to effect Kenya since reliable records began. It originated from a low-level circulation positioned 588 nm east-northeast of Comoros, which was first noted on 13 May. [1]
Ialy caused locally heavy rainfall and storm surge across coastal areas of Kenya, and led to 2 fatalities and several more injuries. [2]
![]() Tropical Cyclone Ialy near peak intensity | |
Meteorological history | |
---|---|
Formed | 16 May 2024 |
Dissipated | 22 May 2024 |
Tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained ( MFR) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 983 hPa ( mbar); 29.03 inHg |
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained ( SSHWS/ JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 987 hPa ( mbar); 29.15 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None |
Damage | None |
Areas affected | Kenya |
Part of the 2023–24 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Cyclone Ialy was an unusual tropical cyclone that became the first ever tropical cyclone to effect Kenya since reliable records began. It originated from a low-level circulation positioned 588 nm east-northeast of Comoros, which was first noted on 13 May. [1]
Ialy caused locally heavy rainfall and storm surge across coastal areas of Kenya, and led to 2 fatalities and several more injuries. [2]