List of storms named Orson

Last updated November 26, 2023

The name Orson has been used for two tropical cyclones worldwide: one in the Western Pacific ocean and one in the Australian Region.

In the Western Pacific:

Typhoon Orson (1996) – a Category 4 typhoon not affect.

In the Australian region:

Cyclone Orson (1989) – a Category 5 severe tropical cyclone made landfall near Dampier.

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Orson was the fourth most intense cyclone ever recorded in the Australian region. Forming out of a tropical low on 17 April 1989, Orson gradually intensified as it tracked towards the west. After attaining Category 5 intensity on 20 April, the storm began to track southward and accelerated. The following day, the cyclone reached its peak intensity with winds of 250 km/h (160 mph) and a barometric pressure of 904 hPa (mbar). Orson maintained this intensity for nearly two days before making landfall near Dampier. The cyclone rapidly weakened after landfall as it accelerated to the southeast. After moving into the Great Australian Bight on 24 April, the storm dissipated.

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