Question: Severe Tropical Cyclone Anne was one of the most intense tropical cyclones within the South Pacific basin during the 1980s, it was first noted on which date as a weak tropical depression?
Sentence (from "Cyclone Anne"): The cyclone was first noted on January 5, 1988 as a weak tropical depression to the northeast of Tuvalu, in conjunction with the future Typhoon Roy in the North-Western Pacific basin.
Relevant evidence: Yes