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When are tropical cyclones most likely to strike the Cook Islands?
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Tropical cyclones are most likely to strike the Cook Islands between December and March. These storms, which are tropical cyclones that can strike with destructive force, occur in the Southern Hemisphere during the late summer months. On average, these events impact the islands about once or twice every 10 years.123