A strong wind warning remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands.
The strong wind warning previously in force for Lau and Lomaiviti Group and the Eastern half of Viti Levu is now cancelled.
The Nadi Weather Office says that Tropical Cyclone Ella was located about 305 kilometres North East of Cikobia at midday and is currently moving Northwest at about 9 kilometres per hour.
Close to its centre the cyclone is estimated to have average winds of 100 kilometres per hour and momentary gusts to 150 kilometres per hour.
On this track Cyclone Ella is expected to be located about 260 kilometres North Northeast of Cikobia at midnight and about 220 kilometres North North east of Cikobia at midday tomorrow.
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