Iggy
2025-26 season · AU202526_10U
History
Tropical Cyclone Iggy developed in the Australian region in early January during the 2025–26 cyclone season, a period marked by exceptional activity driven by record-warm sea surface temperatures and a strongly negative Indian Ocean Dipole. Iggy was a short-lived, relatively weak system, reaching only Category 1 intensity on the Australian scale. The cyclone formed well away from the coastline and did not make landfall, dissipating without directly affecting any populated areas.
Iggy was the fifth named storm of the season, forming after Severe Tropical Cyclones Fina, Bakung, Grant, and Hayley had all developed in quick succession between November and early January. Its formation contributed to a record-breaking start to the season, with six named systems having developed or entered Australia's western region by 6 January — the most active opening to a season since 1973–74. Despite being a minor system, Iggy was notable as part of this broader pattern of heightened cyclone activity. No significant damage, casualties, or coastal impacts were associated with the cyclone.
Sources: Bureau of Meteorology report Wikipedia
View full track data (18 observations)
| Date/Time (UTC) | Category | Position | Pressure | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 00:00:00 | 1 | -9.0, 103.5 | 1003 hPa | 15 km/h |
| 2025-12-31 06:00:00 | 1 | -9.4, 104.4 | 1004 hPa | 15 km/h |
| 2025-12-31 12:00:00 | 1 | -10.3, 106.0 | 1001 hPa | 18 km/h |
| 2025-12-31 18:00:00 | 1 | -11.4, 107.1 | 1001 hPa | 18 km/h |
| 2026-01-01 00:00:00 | 1 | -12.3, 107.7 | 998 hPa | 21 km/h |
| 2026-01-01 06:00:00 | 1 | -13.1, 108.3 | 997 hPa | 21 km/h |
| 2026-01-01 12:00:00 | 1 | -14.1, 108.9 | 997 hPa | 21 km/h |
| 2026-01-01 18:00:00 | 1 | -14.7, 109.1 | 998 hPa | 18 km/h |
| 2026-01-02 00:00:00 | 1 | -15.2, 109.4 | 998 hPa | 21 km/h |
| 2026-01-02 06:00:00 | 1 | -16.1, 109.4 | 999 hPa | 18 km/h |
| 2026-01-02 12:00:00 | 1 | -16.6, 108.9 | 1002 hPa | 15 km/h |
| 2026-01-02 18:00:00 | 1 | -16.8, 108.0 | 1004 hPa | 13 km/h |
| 2026-01-03 00:00:00 | 1 | -16.7, 107.0 | 1006 hPa | 13 km/h |
| 2026-01-03 06:00:00 | 1 | -16.7, 105.7 | 1006 hPa | 13 km/h |
| 2026-01-03 12:00:00 | 1 | -16.7, 104.5 | 1006 hPa | 13 km/h |
| 2026-01-03 18:00:00 | 1 | -16.7, 103.4 | 1006 hPa | 13 km/h |
| 2026-01-04 00:00:00 | 1 | -17.1, 102.1 | 1006 hPa | 13 km/h |
| 2026-01-04 06:00:00 | 1 | -17.2, 100.7 | 1006 hPa | 13 km/h |