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MAP: Tropical cyclones Jowke and Kamba (satellite image)
11 Mar 2008
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Tropical Cyclone season is still very active in the Southern Hemisphere with two intensive cyclones. On March 10, Tropical Cyclone Jowke, at 0600 UTC, is located near 20.3S, 39.5E moving south-southeastward at 7 knots with maximum sustained winds of 85 knots (98 mph) and gusts up to 105knots (121mph). Another Tropical Cyclone Kamba, at 1200 UTC, is located near 18.1S, 78.6E moving south-southwestward at 14 knots with maximum sustained winds of 110 knots(127 mph) and gusts up to 135 knots (155 mph).
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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