Fiji - Tropical Cyclone YASA update

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:08:19 +01:00

On 17 December, tropical cyclone YASA reached the western coast of Vanua Levu Island, with maximum sustained wind up to 240 km/h. After passing over Vanua Levu, YASA is expected to weaken as it moves south-east over the Koro Sea, passing close to Lomaiviti Archipelago.
National authorities have declared a state of natural disaster and a nationwide curfew is in effect until 18 December. All major roads have been flooded in Vanua Levu, northern Viti Levu and other islands in the Northern Division and a landslide was reported in Tailevu Province (western Viti Levu).
A hurricane warning has been issued for Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and most of the islands in the Northern, Central and Western Division and a storm warning is in effect for Mamanuca Group and Lau Islands.
Strong wind warning remains in force dor Rotuma and Kadavu islands and storm surge and high waves warnings are in effect for coastal waters in Rotuma, Viti Levu, Vanua Levy and nearby smaller islands. Heavy rain warning remains in force for all the islands of Fiji.

Vanuatu, Fiji - Tropical Cyclone YASA

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:22:34 +01:00

The newly formed Tropical Cyclone YASA is moving in the South Pacific Ocean, between Vanuatu and Fiji Islands. On 14 December at 0.00, its center was located approximately 400 km east of Pentecost island (Vanuatu), and 550 km north-west of Yasawa Islands (Fiji), with maximum sustained wind of 110 km/h.
On 14-16 December, YASA is forecast to strengthen, as it moves clockwise between Vanuatu and Fiji islands. Then it is expected to move south-east, reaching Viti Levu island (Fiji) on 18 December, with maximum sustained wind between 170-200 km/h.
A strong wind warning has been issued for Rotuma island (northern Fiji), and for the central and southern coastal Vanuatu. A flash flood warning is in effect for northern Vanua Levu (Fiji).
Heavy rainfall, strong wind and high waves are forecast throughout Vanuatu on 14-15 December. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast over most of Fiji from 15 December.