Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston has been upgraded to Category 5.
As of 6pm tonight Tropical Cyclone Winston was located about 300 km East-North East of Lakeba or 580km East of Suva.
The Cyclone is moving at about 20km/hr.
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Close to its centre the cyclone is estimated to have average wind speeds of 250km/hr and momentary gusts of 285km/hr.
On its current track, the Cyclone is expected to be located about 350km East of Suva at 6am tomorrow.
Winds are increasing to damaging gale force with average speeds of 75km/hr and gusts of upto 100km/hr.
A hurricane warning is now in force for Vanuabalavu, Yacata, Mago, Cicia, Tuvuca, Nayau, Koro, Gau and Vanuavatu.
A storm warning remains in force for Lakeba, Oneata, Moce, Komo, Namuka, Ogea and Kabara.
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