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Evan comes closer

December 16, 2012 2:46 pm

This is a Special Weather Bulletin number 19 issued by the Nadi Met Office.
A hurricane warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Group.

A storm warning remains in force for the Bua province, western parts of Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands.

A gale force warning remains in force for Cikobia, Taveuni, the rest of Vanua Levu and nearby smaller islands, Northern Lau and Lomaiviti Group, rest of Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands, Kadavu, Beqa, Vatulele and nearby smaller islands.

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A strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of Fiji and damaging heavy swell warning remains in force for the entire country.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Evan was located 90km North West of Labasa and about 145km East North East of Yasawa at 4am today.

The cyclone is moving at about 22km/hr.

Close to its centre, the cyclone is expected to have average winds of up to 185km/hr with gusts of up to 270km/hr.

On this track, the cyclone is expected to be located about 75km South South East of Yasawa or about 60km North North West of Nadi by 4pm today and 245km South South West of Yasawa or 145km South West of Nadi at 4am tomorrow.