Tropical Cyclone Warning Number 8 issued by the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department, Port Vila at 7:15am VUT Tuesday 11 March 2014 for TORBA, SANMA, PENAMA and MALAMPA Provinces . At 5:00am local time, Tropical Cyclone Lusi was located at 15.6 degrees South 167.7 degrees East. The system is positioned at the centre right of square letter G, number 5 (G,5) of the Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Tracking Map (meteo.gov.vu/TropicalCyclones/VanuatuTrackingMap/tabid/176/Default.aspx). This is about 35 KM south southwest of Ambae and 55 KM west northwest of Pentecost. Tropical Cyclone Lusi moved in a southeast direction at 13 KM/HR (7 knots) in the past 3 hours. The central pressure of the system is estimated at 990 hPa. Winds close to the centre estimated at 85 KM/HR. Damaging gale force winds of 85 KM/HR will continue to affect PENAMA,SANMA,MALAMPA and TORBA Provinces today. Forecast Positions Date and Time Position Intensity +06 hours (11am, 11 Mar) 15.8S, 168.2E 50 KTS (95 KM/HR) +12 hours (5pm, 11 Mar) 16.1S, 168.9E 70 KTS (130 KM/HR) +18 hours (11pm, 11 Mar) 16.3S, 169.6E 70 KTS (130 KM/HR) +24 hours (5am, 12 Mar) 16.7S, 170.5E 70 KTS (130 KM/HR) +36 hours (5pm, 12 Mar) 17.7S, 172.4E 70 KTS (130 KM/HR) +48 hours (5am, 13 Mar) 19.3S, 174.3E 50 KTS (95 KM/HR) Seas will remain very rough with heavy swells throughout Vanuatu waters. Heavy rainfall will continue to affect Northern and Central islands with possible flooding of low lying areas and areas close to river banks. Coastal flooding is also expected. The next warning on Tropical Cyclone Lusi will be issued at 9:00am. People over TORBA, SANMA, PENAMA and MALAMPA Provinces and SHEFA and TAFEA Provinces should listen to all Radio Outlets to get the latest information on this system. This warning is also available on VMGDs website meteo.gov.vu
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:59:20 +0000
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