Charlotte

History

Tropical Cyclone Charlotte developed in mid-March 2022 from Tropical Low 28U, which formed southwest of Sumba during the 2021–22 Australian region cyclone season. The system organised rapidly and intensified at a faster rate than forecasters anticipated, reaching a peak intensity equivalent to a Category 3 tropical cyclone on the Australian scale while displaying a pinhole eye feature. The intensification phase proved brief, as wind shear disrupted the convective structure and Charlotte subsequently transitioned into an extratropical cyclone before it could consolidate further at peak strength.

Charlotte remained out to sea throughout its life cycle and did not make landfall on any coastline. As a result, no direct impacts on populated areas were recorded in connection with the storm. The cyclone formed during a season that, despite a record number of tropical lows developing across the Australian region, was considered slightly below average in overall tropical cyclone activity. Ten named tropical cyclones formed during the 2021–22 season, of which two reached severe tropical cyclone status. Charlotte's rapid intensification and early extratropical transition made it one of the more notable short-lived systems of the season, even though it caused no reported casualties or damage.

Sources: Bureau of Meteorology report Wikipedia