Cyclone Tracker Seychelles
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for the Seychelles islands.
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
Current cyclones near the Seychelles
The Seychelles is a group of islands in the western Indian Ocean, north-east of Madagascar. Mahé is the main island, and the outer islands lie to the south and south-west. This list names each active tropical storm or cyclone near the Seychelles, with its category and status, and each storm links to its own tracker page.
No active tropical storm or cyclone is listed near the Seychelles.
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How RainViewer shows storms
Météo-France La Réunion publishes the official forecasts for the basin that includes the Seychelles. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings.
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When is cyclone season in the Seychelles?
Cyclone season in the Seychelles runs from about mid-November to late April, according to Météo-France La Réunion.
A cyclone starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and a regional warning centre gives it a name. It becomes a cyclone when its winds reach cyclone strength.
Sea temperatures around the Seychelles are highest in the southern summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Cyclones often form over the warm water of the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar and in the Mozambique Channel. Most cyclones form south of the Seychelles, and the islands are rarely hit directly.
Past cyclones in the Seychelles
Storms that affect the Seychelles can come from the Indian Ocean. Météo-France La Réunion is the regional warning centre for the south-west Indian Ocean basin. The list below shows past cyclones and tropical storms that affected the Seychelles islands, newest first, while storms near Madagascar and Mauritius are listed on their own pages.
- Track
AGUEDATropical Storm
- Peak wind
- 102 km/h
- Season
- 2027
Storms in nearby regions
Looking for storms near the Seychelles? See the cyclone trackers for Madagascar, Mauritius, Somalia, or open the tracker for all regions.
Cyclone Strength, From Depression To Super Cyclone
Depression (31–49 km/h)
A low-pressure area with organised rain. No name yet.
Deep Depression (50–61 km/h)
Heavy rain over a wide area, rough seas.
Cyclonic Storm (62–88 km/h)
The storm gets a name. Fallen branches, flooding in low-lying areas.
Severe Cyclonic Storm (89–117 km/h)
Damage to thatched roofs and power lines, coastal flooding.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (118–166 km/h)
Roof damage to buildings, uprooted trees, storm surge on exposed coasts.
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (167–221 km/h)
Serious structural damage, communication and power lines down over a wide area.
Super Cyclonic Storm (222 km/h or higher)
Widespread destruction and major storm surge along the coast.
FAQ
Where can I see current cyclones near the Seychelles?
The cyclone tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near the Seychelles, and the list under the map names each active storm near the Seychelles. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near the Seychelles are listed further down the page.
When is cyclone season in the Seychelles, and which months are busiest?
Cyclone season in the Seychelles runs from about mid-November to late April, according to Météo-France La Réunion, the regional warning centre for the south-west Indian Ocean. The busiest months fall inside this period. Most cyclones form south of the Seychelles, and the islands are rarely hit directly.
Which official source issues cyclone warnings for the Seychelles?
Météo-France La Réunion publishes the official forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the south-west Indian Ocean basin, including storms near the Seychelles, and national weather services issue the local warnings. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. Météo-France is the source for official basin forecasts.
What does the forecast cone show on the Seychelles map?
The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path.
Where can I see rain radar for the Seychelles?
RainViewer shows rain radar for the Seychelles, and the Seychelles weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.
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