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Gale warning remains in force

January 1, 2019 5:17 pm

A gale warning remains in force for Cikobia, Rabi, Taveuni, Qamea, Laucala islands, and northern Lau group.

The Fiji Meteorological Services says Tropical Depression 03F was located about 120 km north of Udu point and about 180 km north-northeast of Labasa at 1 pm today.

Close to the center, the 10-minute average winds are estimated to be about 55km/hr.

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On the projected path, TDO3F  is expected to be located about 190 km east-northeast of Lakeba or about 320 km east-southeast of Udu point at midnight and about 420 km east-southeast of Lakeba at midday tomorrow.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Taveuni and nearby smaller islands and northern Lau group.

Periods of rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms.

Flooding including sea flooding of low lying areas likely.