Jokwe rapidly intensified to reach peak winds of 195 km/h (121 mph), before weakening slightly and striking Nampula Province in northeastern Mozambique.

Late in its duration, it remained nearly stationary for several days, and steadily weakened due to wind shear before dissipating on 16 March.

[1] In the beginning of the month, an area of convection persisted in association with a broad low-level circulation about 565 km (351 mi) west-southwest of Diego Garcia.

[4] Early on 4 March, convection increased and organized around the center of circulation,[5] and the MFR classified it as Tropical Depression Twelve, about 270 km (170 mi) southwest of the Agaléga Islands.

[8] Jokwe turned to the west-southwest in response to the development of a trough of low pressure in the Mozambique Channel,[9] and late on 5 March the storm crossed over northern Madagascar.

[10] Subsequently, the storm encountered more favorable conditions, and an eye developed; Jokwe underwent rapid deepening and intensified to tropical cyclone status, or the equivalence of a minimal hurricane, midday on 6 March off the northwest coast of Madagascar.

Cyclone Jokwe remained over land for about 18 hours before emerging into the Mozambique Channel,[18] weakening quickly to tropical storm status.

Upon reaching open waters, convection increased over the center,[19] and late on 9 March Jokwe re-intensified to a tropical cyclone as an eye reappeared on satellite imagery.

[21] Late on 10 March, the storm passed about 35 km (22 mi) east of Europa Island, and shortly thereafter the MFR upgraded Jokwe to intense tropical cyclone status with winds of 170 km/h (110 mph).

[34] A day later, the agency issued a Red Alert for northern Nampula Province, advising potentially affected residents to seek shelter.

[33] Across Nampula Province, heavy agricultural damage was reported; a total of 508 animals on farms were killed,[38] and about 2 million cashew trees were destroyed.

[41] The government activated the National Civil Protection Unit to clear fallen trees from roadways, as well as assist in rebuilding damaged or destroyed homes.

[40] A few days after the storm, the Mozambique Red Cross began delivering mosquito nets, blankets, plastic buckets, and sleeping mats.