Cyclone Winston moves towards Tonga
Feb 16, 2016 06:53:49 PM
As of midday today, Tropical Cyclone Winston [985HPA] Category 2 was located near 19.1 South 175.6 West some 370km east-northeast of Ono-i-Lau or 350km east-southeast of Lakeba. The Nadi Weather Office says it is moving northeast at 26km/hr further away from the Lau group into central Tonga. Meanwhile the gale warning previously in force for Ono-i-Lau, Vatoa, Fulaga, Ogea, Kabara, Namuka, Komo, Moce, Oneata and Lakeba is cancelled. However a strong wind warning remains in force for Lau and Lomaiviti group (average speed 45km/hr and gusts of 80km/hr).
By Reginald Chandar
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