Portal:Tropical cyclones/Anniversaries/December/7

December 7
 * 1975 - Cyclone Joan reached its peak intensity off the Western Australian coastline with winds of 230 km/h (145 mph). Joan caused about $25 million of damage in the Port Hedland area.
 * 1991 - Cyclone Wasa reaches its peak strength as a Category 4 severe tropical cyclone, affecting French Polynesia and Tahiti. Wasa was renamed Arthur a week later.