A hurricane warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca group.
A storm warning is now in force for the Bua Province, Western Parts of Viti Levu and nearby small islands.
A gale warning remains in force for Cikobia, Taveuni, Northern Lau and Lomaiviti, rest of Viti Levu, Kadavu, Beqa, Vatulele and nearby smaller islands.
A strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of Fiji.
A damaging heavy swell warning remains in force for Fiji.
The centre of severe Tropical Cyclone Evan Category 4 was located near 15 decimal 6 South 179 decimal 3 East or about 90 kilometres West of Cikobia and 95 kilometres North of Labasa at 11.30pm yesterday.
The cyclone is moving west-southwest at about 21km/hr.
Close to its centre the cyclone is expected to have average winds upto 165km/hr with momentary gusts to 230km/hr
On this track, the cyclone is expected to be located about 30 kilometres south East of Yasawa-i-Rara or about 175 kilometres West South West of Labasa or about 100 kilometres North North East of Nadi at midday.
Destructive winds may begin several hours before the cyclone centre passes overhead or nearby.
For Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, expect very destructive hurricane force winds with average speed to 180km/hr and momentary gusts to 240km/hr, periods of heavy rain with squally thunderstorms.
It is projected that this morning, Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to move close to, or just north of the Yasawas.
The cyclone is expected is expected to maintain its current intensity till tomorrow.
The Weather Office has also stressed that people need to be prepared for sea flooding.
Damaging heavy waves and swells generated by the combined effects of Cyclone Evan and an intense area of high pressure to the far South of Fiji are still expected.
A category 4 cyclone has very destructive winds between 159 to 200 kilometers per hour and the effects from this can include significant roofing loss, structural damages and widespread power failure.
Situation Report:
Northern Division:
Parts of Labasa continue to be without power this early morning.
The National Fire Authority there confirmed that the areas of Delailabasa to Seqaqa are without power however Labasa Town still has power.
The Fiji Electricity Authority is yet to comment on the power outage in parts of Labasa.
Conditions in Labasa continue to remain the same as in the last hour, with fluctuating winds and occasional rain.
Western Division:
Similar weather conditions are being experienced in Ba, Rakiraki, Lautoka and Nadi with fluctuating winds and occasional rain.
In Martintar Nadi taxi driver Rizaz Ali said that they are experiencing windy conditions and a little occasional rain.
Story by: William Waqavakatoga and Ronal Deo
