APCEDI Alert WTPS21, Unnamed System (IVY) #1, 2004

Dear Colleagues

Alert #1 / 22 February 2004, Sydney 14:00 EDT

A cyclonic system formed overnight Saturday between Vanuatu and Fiji, 340 nm west-northwest of Suva. It is still a depression although it is likely to be a Category 1 Cyclone by tomorrow, Monday. It is generally quasi-stationary although it has drifted slowly around its central area. Satellite views show good shape and outflow patterns to the north but a weak system overall. The system poses little threat to any land area at the moment. However since we are in a period of King Tides, low lying coastal areas throughout Vanuatu, Fiji and Tuvalu should remain on alert. Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga should monitor the event closely over the next few days.

APCEDI will continue monitoring the event. More detailed information about the storm can be found on

https://metoc.npmoc.navy.mil//jtwc.html
http://www.met.gov.fj/advisories.html
http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tc_pages/tc_home.html

Kevin Vang
APCEDI Coordinator