Overall Green alert Tropical Cyclone for RITA-19
in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands

Impact

Tropical Cyclone RITA-19 can have a low humanitarian impact based on the maximum sustained wind speed,exposed population and vulnerability.

Meteorological source HWRF
Exposed countries Vanuatu
Exposed population No people in Category 1 or higher
Maximum wind speed 176 km/h
Maximum storm surge 0.2 m (24 Nov 11:00 UTC)
Vulnerability High (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

GDACS alert score for Tropical Cyclones is 0.5 (GREEN Alert), 1.5 (ORANGE Alert), 2.5 (RED Alert)
For more info on GDACS alert score click here.
  Wind Storm surge Rainfall GDACS score
HWRF Current 176 km/h 0.2 m 268 mm 0.5
HWRF Overall 176 km/h 0.3 m 559 mm 0.5

Maximum winds, storm surge, rainfall (Current: over the next 72 h, Overall: entire TC track)



Wind exposed population - AoIs

Estimations based on the bulletin of 24 Nov 2019 06:00 UTC
CategoryCountryPopulation 
Tropical StormVanuatu123 

See TC classification SSHS


Wind Impact Timeline

people affected <=10000
10000< people affected <=100000
people affected >100000


Alert Date (UTC) Max Winds (km/h) Pop in Cat. 1 or higher TS Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 Cat. 5 Countries
GREEN 1 24 Nov 2019 00:00 97 - - - - - - -
GREEN 2 24 Nov 2019 06:00 176 -
- - - - - Vanuatu
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Impact estimation for the next 72h

Rainfall

559 mm

Up to Few people can be affected by rain higher than 100mm (see SSHS)





Rain exposed population - AoIs

Estimations based on the bulletin of 24 Nov 2019 06:00 UTC
LevelCountryPopulation 
100-250 mmVanuatu471 
50-100 mmVanuatu990 

Rain Impact Timeline

people affected <=10000
10000< people affected <=100000
people affected >100000


Alert Date (UTC) Max Rainfall (mm) Pop >100mm or higher 50-100 100-250 250-500 500-750 750-1000 >1000 Countries
Blue 1 24 Nov 2019 00:00 389 - - - - - - -
Blue 2 24 Nov 2019 06:00 583 Few people
- - - - Vanuatu




Impact estimation for the next 72h

StormSurge

0.2 m

The maximum Storm surge height is  0.2m in Saint-Gabriel, New Caledonia. This height is estimated for 24 Nov 2019 11:00 UTC .

The JRC has developed an experimental global storm surge model, which is run after each advisory issued by the regional tropical cyclone centres. The calculations are published about 20 minutes after a new advisory is detected by GDACS. The calculations identify the populated places affected by storm surge up to three days in advance, using the forecasted track. When forecasts change, the associated storm surge changes too and alert levels may go up or down. All links, data, statistics and maps refer to the latest available calculation. If the calculation for the last advisory is not completed, the latest available calculation is shown.

Storm Surge Exposed population - AoIs


Storm Surge Exposed locations

Calculation based on the bulletin of 24 Nov 2019 06:00 UTC
    
Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Storm surge height (m)
24 Nov 2019 11:00 Saint-Gabriel New Caledonia  0.2
24 Nov 2019 11:00 Saint Roch New Caledonia  0.2
24 Nov 2019 11:00 Ngoye New Caledonia  0.2
24 Nov 2019 11:00 Petit-Borindi New Caledonia  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Lao Fiji  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Nailou Fiji  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Nawi Fiji  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Vunikura Fiji  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Napuka Fiji  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Veranaue Solomon Islands  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Saua Solomon Islands  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Tatamba Solomon Islands  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Sidu Solomon Islands  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Lokiha Solomon Islands  0.2
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Vuluva Solomon Islands  0.2
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Ouanache New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Paola New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Vieux Tuho New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Touho New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Kokengone New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:00 Poro New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:00 Kouaoua New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Natua Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Mbangata Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Savusavu Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Naindi Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Korosi Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Mou New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Moneo New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Ho New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Meomo New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Houailou New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Vangai Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Ghoveo Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:30 Vunivatu Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:30 Navukembuli Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:30 Naua Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:45 Nasau Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:45 Nayavutoka Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:45 Lawaki Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Canala New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Kuine New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Ouasse New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 10:30 Nakety New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Naingani Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Navuti Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Nasaga Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Rukuruku Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Lovoni Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Nauouo Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Levuka Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:45 Rakiraki Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:45 Vaileka Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:45 Nanukuloa Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Thio New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:45 Waisa Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Lekia New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Fayaoue New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Wadrilla New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Ognahu New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Wegnec St-Joseph New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Teouta New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Ognat New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Mouly New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:45 Namukalau Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Dhadhaje Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Sepi Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 11:15 Yandina Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Tulagi Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Vura Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Nata Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Gavuhoho Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Taroaniara Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Rara Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Tokopigopi Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Kaliala Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Ghairavu Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Vatupura Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Boromoli Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Small Nagela Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Hanivaivine Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Siota Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Kombe Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Vuturua Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Toa Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Ghole Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Suavanao Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Zuzuao Point Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Korotasere Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Naweni Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Nakarambo Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Viani Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Ndrekeniwai Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Korovou Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 12:00 Lodoni Fiji  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Fupukuna Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Buala Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:15 Kimage Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 09:15 Ouakaya New Caledonia  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:00 Arambu Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:00 Numbuko Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:00 Buma Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:00 Oeili Solomon Islands  0.1
24 Nov 2019 07:00 Vanikoro Solomon Islands  0.1