TC Ella gradually weakening as it moves towards Fiji

TC Ella gradually weakening as it moves towards Fiji

By Vijay Narayan
Friday 12/05/2017
(Photo: Fiji Meteorological Service).

Tropical Cyclone Ella is gradually weakening as it moves towards Fiji.

The Nadi Weather Office says Category 2 Cyclone Ella may even weaken to a category 1 system by the time the centre passes to the North of Vanua Levu later today.

A strong wind warning remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group and the Eastern part of Viti Levu.

Cyclone Ella was located 310 kilometres East North East of Udu Point earlier today.

The Weather Office says Cyclone Ella is currently moving west at about 6 kilometres per hour and currently has average winds of 95 kilometres per hour and momentary gusts to 130 kilometres per hour.

On this track the cyclone is expected to be located about 100 kilometres North East of Cikobia in the Northern division later tonight.

People living in the Northern part of Vanua Levu should still be prepared for very strong winds and heavy rain tonight into tomorrow.

If the system weakens, then the rain bands will not cover other parts of the country.

Stay with us for updates

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