![]() Severe Tropical Cyclone Zuman near its peak intensity | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | March 29, 1998 |
Dissipated | April 5, 1998 |
Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (FMS) | |
Highest winds | 150 km/h (90 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 955 hPa (mbar); 28.20 inHg |
Category 3-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NPMOC) | |
Highest winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Damage | $6 million (1997 USD) |
Areas affected | Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand |
Part of the 1997–98 South Pacific cyclone season |