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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu
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Summary
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 3 system, is tracking toward New Zealand with winds exceeding 150km/h, according to MetService. The meteorological agency warns of potentially life-threatening conditions and heavy rain later this week, with strong wind watches issued for the entire North Island.
Key Facts
- •Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is a Category 3 storm moving south of Fiji toward New Zealand with central winds exceeding 150km/h.[1]confirmed
- •Strong wind watches have been issued for the entire North Island.[1]confirmed
- •Forecasters warn the cyclone could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to New Zealand later this week.[1]confirmed
[1] MetService
Locations
New ZealandNew Zealand, Oceania
-41.50, 173.00FijiFiji, Oceania
-17.71, 178.06North IslandNew Zealand, Oceania
-38.24, 175.54Changelog
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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 3 system, is tracking toward New Zealand with winds exceeding 150km/h, according to MetService. The meteorological agency warns of potentially life-threatening conditions and heavy rain later this week, with strong wind watches issued for the entire North Island.
- • Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is a Category 3 storm moving south of Fiji toward New Zealand with central winds exceeding 150km/h.
- • Strong wind watches have been issued for the entire North Island.
- • Forecasters warn the cyclone could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to New Zealand later this week.