Today is the last day of the official 2020–21 tropical cyclone season! Similar to last year, overall it was a below-average season with 8 cyclones in the Australian region with 2 coastal crossings. Typically Australia sees around 11 cyclones each year, with 4 coastal crossings. So, what did the 2020–21 season bring? 🌀 Tropical cyclone Imogen - 1 - 6 January 2021 – max wind gust 110 km/h (cat 1) 🌀 Tropical cyclone Joshua - 14 - 17 January 2021 – max wind gust 100 km/h (cat 1) 🌀 Tropical cyclon

How can you tell if a cyclone is headed your way? Where are the damaging winds likely to be? Watch our video on understanding tropical cyclone forecast track maps and visit our Facebook page later today to take the quiz! http://bom.is/35f13a | Bureau of Meteorology