Tropical Cyclone Amos poses no direct threat to Fiji

By Vijay Narayan

21/04/2016

(Photo: NaDraki Weather)

The Tropical Depression which has intensified into a Tropical Cyclone and named Amos, poses no direct threat to Fiji.

The Nadi Weather Office says the cyclone is located close to Tuvalu and is expected to pass between Wallis and Futuna and Samoa this weekend.

Expect strong winds with an average speed of 50 kilometres per hour with gusts of upto 70 kilometres per hour over Lau and Lomaiviti Group, Eastern and Southern Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands with rough to very rough seas.

Many areas will also experience occasional showers.

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