Cyclone Megan

natural-event

Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026

Timeline

  1. Downgrade

    The system is downgraded to a tropical low as it moves inland toward the Barkly region.

  2. Landfall and Stalling

    Megan makes landfall and slows to <10km/h, dumping extreme rainfall on saturated ground.

  3. Intensification

    The system reaches Category 3 status as it approaches the southwestern Gulf coast.

  4. Storm Formation

    Tropical Cyclone Megan forms in the Gulf of Carpentaria during a heavy monsoon.

Stories mentioning Cyclone Megan 1

extreme-weather Bearish

Slow-Moving Cyclone Megan Delivers Double Blow to Saturated NT Communities

A slow-moving Category 3 tropical cyclone has stalled over the Northern Territory’s Gulf country, dumping record rainfall on communities already reeling from a record-breaking monsoon season. The disaster has isolated remote towns like Borroloola and forced the suspension of major mining operations, highlighting the growing risk of 'stalling' storms.

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