Tropical Cyclone Funa has intensified into a category three cyclone and is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain for the western and southern parts of the country from tonight.
Tropical Cyclone Funa currently lies 525 kilometers west of Nadi at 3pm today and is moving southeast at around 23 kilometers per hour.
Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said Tropical Cyclone Funa is expected to pass close to Conway Reef located some 400 kilometers south-west of Suva by tomorrow morning and will cause extremely high seas.
Prasad said continuous heavy rain is expected in the western division and people are urged to take precautions as flash floods are likely.
A strong wind warning remains in force for the southern and western parts of the country including south-western Viti Levu, Kadavu, Vatulele, Beqa and nearby small islands from today.
Heavy rain is forecast for Ba, Lautoka, Nadi, Suva, Navua and Nausori overnight.
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Funa Intensifies
