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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, 173.00
FijiFiji, Oceania
-17.71, 178.06
North IslandNew Zealand, Oceania
-38.24, 175.54

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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.