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TC Winston moves closer

February 11, 2016 7:08 pm

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands and the Yasawa and Mamanuca group.

In a special weather bulletin from the Fiji Meteorological Service.

Tropical Cyclone Winston, a category 2 was located about 610km west of Nadi at 3am today.

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The cyclone is moving south-southeast at 8 km/hr.

The cyclone is expected to lie about 610km west of Nadi at 3pm today and about 670km west-southwest of Nadi at 3am tomorrow.

The forecast reads associated rain band will continue to affect the group.

Expect occasional rain, heavy at times and squally thunderstorms over Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands and the Yasawa and Mamanuca group.

The heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas, so please take precautions.

FBC News will bring you updates on TC Winston throughout the day.