The storm followed a very erratic track due to unusual steering patterns, and went through many cycles of strengthening and weakening as it slowly trudged to the south.

Felicie reached Tropical Cyclone status three separate times, before finally becoming extratropical southwest of Madagascar.

[1] On January 19, Severe Tropical Cyclone Myrtle entered the South-West Indian Ocean; therefore, it was assigned a second name, Ginette.

The next day, Ginette reached hurricane status and developed a clear eye as it traveled generally west-southwestward.

[2] On February 8, Helga passed southeast of Réunion and Mauritius, bringing heavy rainfall to the former island, reaching 926 mm (36.5 in) at Commerson.