Cyclones John and Ilsa (hit WA coast near Port Hedland 15th December and 17th December 1999)

John animation [Final version]:

John crosses the coast:

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Ilsa animation [Final version]:

This Ilsa animation shows its entire path from generation to dissipation.

Text descriptions and very full reports on both of these cyclones may be read at John and Ilsa.  These reports have been prepared by Carl Smith and are some of the best presented and readable reports I have ever seen on tropical cyclones.

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