APCEDI Alert SP/Tn 14F Lin #4-2009: Cyclone Crosses Over Tongatapu Group and Moves into the Southern Ocean

The RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre are issuing guidance on Cyclone Lin, a tropical cyclone that has now cleared Tonga and is moving into the Southern Ocean.

Cyclone Lin is currently located 150 nautical miles (278 kms) south of the Tongan capital, Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu. Lin is moving south at 15 knots and is expected to maintain a south to south east course as it moves into the Southern Ocean away from Tonga.

Cyclone Lin is now moving away from Tonga and thus, any threat from the storm is diminishing. The Cyclone Warning for Tonga has been discontinued in the last few hours. Earlier today Lin crossed over Tongatapu and 'Eua as a Category 2 storm on the Australian Cyclone Severity Scale.

Category 2 equates to minor house damage. Significant damage to signs, trees and caravans. Heavy damage to some crops. Risk of power failure. Small craft may break moorings. Localised coastal and lowland flooding is also likely.

Initial reports from Nuku'alofa, 'Eua and the rest of the Tongatapu Group as well as from the Ha'apai Group report widespread damage to crops and fruit trees such as banana and breadfruit; flooding of low-lying areas, streets and yards; coastal erosion and widespread minor damage to structures. Some evacuations of low-lying areas were conducted on Tongatapu. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported, and no major structural damage has been reported. Government assessments will commence tomorrow across these groups.

All interests in effected areas of Tongatapu and 'Eua should continue to monitor local warnings and follow all Government advice as Cyclone Lin moves away from the area.

CURRENT WARNINGS

TONGA

THE TROPICAL CYCLONE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN FORCE FOR TONGATAPU GROUP, EUA AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS IS NOW CANCELLED.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR TONGA.

Tonga Warning from the RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre

Special Weather Bulletin Number NINETEEN for Tonga ON TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN ISSUED FROM RSMC NADI
Apr 05/1022 UTC 2009 UTC.

THE TROPICAL CYCLONE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN FORCE FOR TONGATAPU GROUPS, EUA AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS IS NOW CANCELLED.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR TONGA.

TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN [975HPA] CAT 2 CENTRE WAS LOCATED NEAR 23 DECIMAL 6 SOUTH 174 DECIMAL 8 WEST OR ABOUT 130 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF EUA AND ABOUT 150 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 050900 UTC. CLOSE TO ITS CENTRE, THE CYCLONE IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OF 60 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 80 KNOTS. THE CYCLONE IS CURRENTLY MOVING SOUTH AT ABOUT 15 KNOTS, HOWEVER, IT IS EXPECTED TO CURVE SOUTHEAST LATER. ON THIS TRACK, THE CYCLONE CENTRE IS EXPECTED TO LIE ABOUT 200 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF EUA AND ABOUT 220 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 051500 UTC. CYCLONE CONTINUES TO MOVE FURTHER AWAY FROM TONGA.

FOR TONGATAPU GROUPS, EUA AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS: WINDS GRADUALLY EASING TO NORTHWESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. PERIODS OF RAIN, HEAVY AT TIMES WITH SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS.

FOR THE NIUAS, VAVAU, HA'APAI AND NOMUKA GROUPS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. PERIODS OF RAIN, HEAVY AT TIMES WITH SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ESPECIALLY FOR THE MARINERS: FOR SOUTHERN TONGA WATERS, WINDS GRADUALLY EASING TO NORTHWESTLY 25 TO 30 KNOTS GUSTING TO 45 KNOTS.

FOR THE REST OF TONGA WATERS, NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

ROUGH TO VERY ROUGH SEAS. MODERATE TO HEAVY SWELLS. POOR VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS.

THIS WILL BE THE FINAL SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN FOR TONGA UNLESS THE SITUATION CHANGES. THE NEXT BULLETIN WILL BE THE ROUTINE BULLETIN ISSUED BY TONGA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS BULLETIN.

APCEDI will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
___________________________________________
Kevin Vang
APCEDI Coordinator
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APCEDI Alert SP/Tn 14F Lin #3-2009: Cyclone Lin Bears Down on Tongatapu Group

The RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre are issuing guidance on Cyclone Lin, a tropical cyclone that is moving across Southern Tonga.

Cyclone Lin is currently located 25 nautical miles (46 kms) west-northwest of the Tongan capital, Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu. Lin is moving south at 8 knots and is expected to maintain a south to south east course through today and into tomorrow.

Cyclone Lin is intensifying slowly and will pose a significant threat to the Tongatapu Group throughout today and into tomorrow. Lin is currently forecasted to pass about near or over Tongatapu and 'Eua later today as a Category 2 storm on the Australian Cyclone Severity Scale.

Category 2 equates to minor house damage. Significant damage to signs, trees and caravans. Heavy damage to some crops. Risk of power failure. Small craft may break moorings. Localised coastal and lowland flooding is also likely.

All interests in effected areas of Tongatapu and 'Eua should rush cyclone preparations to a finish, monitor local warnings and follow all Government advice.

CURRENT WARNINGS

TONGA

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR TONGATAPU GROUPS, EUA AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS.

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR HA'APAI AND NOMUKA GROUPS.

THE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN FORCE FOR VAVAU IS NOW CANCELLED.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE NIUAS AND VAVAU.

FIJI

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING DISCONTINUED

Tonga Warning from the RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre

Special Weather Bulletin Number FIFTEEN for Tonga ON TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN ISSUED FROM RSMC NADI
Apr 04/2238 UTC 2009 UTC.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR TONGATAPU GROUPS, EUA AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS.

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR HA'APAI AND NOMUKA GROUPS.

THE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN FORCE FOR VAVAU IS NOW CANCELLED.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE NIUAS AND VAVAU.

TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN [980HPA] CAT 2 CENTRE WAS LOCATED NEAR 21 DECIMAL 0 SOUTH 175 DECIMAL 6 WEST OR ABOUT 65 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTHWEST OF NOMUKA OR ABOUT 25 NAUTICAL MILES WEST-NORTHWEST OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 042200 UTC.

CLOSE TO ITS CENTRE, THE CYCLONE IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OF 55 WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 75 KNOTS. WINDS EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 60 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 80 KNOTS WITHIN THE NEXT 6 HOURS.

THE CYCLONE IS MOVING SOUTH AT ABOUT 08 KNOTS AND EXPECTED TO CURVE AND ACCELERATE TOWARDS THE SOUTHEAST. ON THIS TRACK, THE CYCLONE CENTRE IS EXPECTED TO LIE ABOUT 65 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 050400 UTC AND ABOUT 140 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 051000 UTC. WINDS WILL INCREASE AS THE CENTRE MOVES OVERHEAD OR NEARBY.

FOR TONGATAPU GROUPS, EUA AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS: DESTRUCTIVE STORM FORCE WINDS WITH AVERAGE SPEEDS OF 55 TO 60 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 80 KNOTS. FREQUENT HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL
AREAS.

FOR THE HA'APAI AND NOMUKA GROUPS:
DAMAGING GALE FORCE WINDS WITH AVERAGE SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 60 KNOTS EASING LATER TODAY. FREQUENT HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS.

FOR THE NIUAS AND VAVAU GROUP:
NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. PERIODS OF RAIN, HEAVY AT TIMES WITH SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ESPECIALLY FOR THE MARINERS: EXPECT WINDS OF 55 KNOTS CLOSE TO CENTRE INCREASING TO 60 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 6 HOURS. EXPECT WINDS OVER 47 KNOTS WITHIN 50 NAUTICAL MILES OF CENTRE. VERY HIGH SEAS. EXPECT WINDS OVER 33 KNOTS WITHIN 150 NAUTICAL MILES OF CENTRE. HIGH TO VERY HIGH SEAS. DAMAGING HEAVY SWELLS. POOR VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS.

THE NEXT SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN FOR TONGA WILL BE ISSUED AROUND 050130 UTC.

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS BULLETIN.

APCEDI will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
___________________________________________
Kevin Vang
APCEDI Coordinator
http://www.afap.org/apcedi/

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APCEDI Alert SP/Tn 14F Lin #2-2009: Cyclone Lin Threatens Ha'apai and Tongatapu Groups

The RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre are issuing guidance on Cyclone Lin, a tropical cyclone that is moving across Tonga.

Cyclone Lin is currently located 65 nautical miles (120 kms) west-northwest of the Ha'apai Group and 100 nautical miles (185 kms) north of the Tongan capital, Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu. Lin is moving south at 8 knots and is expected to maintain a south to south east course through tomorrow.

Cyclone Lin is intensifying and will pose a significant threat to Ha'apai and Tongatapu Group throughout today and into tomorrow. Lin is currently forecasted to pass about 40 nautical miles west of the Ha'apai Group tonight into tomorrow as a Category 2 storm on the Australian Cyclone Severity Scale. It is then forecast to pass about 30 nautical miles from Tongatapu and Nuku-alofa, the Tongan capital.

Category 2 equates to minor house damage. Significant damage to signs, trees and caravans. Heavy damage to some crops. Risk of power failure. Small craft may break moorings. Localised coastal and lowland flooding is also likely.

All interests in effected areas of the Ha'apai and Tongatapu should rush cyclone preparations to a finish, monitor local warnings and follow all Government advice.

CURRENT WARNINGS

TONGA

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR HA'APAI AND TONGATAPU GROUPS AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS.

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR VAVA'U GROUP.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE NIUAS.

FIJI

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING.

A TROPICAL CYCLONE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN FORCE FOR THE LAU GROUP IS NOW CANCELLED.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE WHOLE OF FIJI.

WALLIS AND FUTUNA

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING DISCONTINUED

Tonga Warning from the RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre

Special Weather Bulletin Number TWELVE for Tonga ON TROPICAL CYCLONE
LIN ISSUED FROM RSMC NADI
Apr 04/1329 UTC 2009 UTC.
TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR HA'APAI AND TONGATAPU GROUPS AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS.

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR VAVA'U GROUP.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE NIUAS.

TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN [980HPA] CAT 2 CENTRE WAS LOCATED NEAR 19 DECIMAL 5 SOUTH 175 DECIMAL 5 WEST OR ABOUT 65 NAUTICAL MILES WEST-NORTHWEST OF HA'APAI OR ABOUT 100 NAUTICAL MILES NORTH OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 041200 UTC. CYCLONE IS INTENSIFYING.

CLOSE TO ITS CENTRE, THE CYCLONE IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OF 55 WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 75 KNOTS. WINDS EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 60 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 80 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 3 TO 6 HOURS.

THE CYCLONE IS MOVING SOUTH AT ABOUT 08 KNOTS AND IS EXPECTED TO CURVE SOUTHEAST. ON THIS TRACK, THE CYCLONE CENTRE IS EXPECTED TO LIE ABOUT 48 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTHWEST OF HAAPAI OR 50 NAUTICAL MILES NORTH OF NUKU'ALOFA AT 041800 UTC AND ABOUT 30 NAUTICAL MILES NORTHEAST OF NUKU'ALOFA OR ABOUT 30 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF NOMUKA AT 042100 UTC. WINDS WILL INCREASE AS THE CENTRE MOVES OVERHEAD OR NEARBY.

FOR HA'APAI AND TONGATAPU GROUPS AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS: WINDS INCREASING TO DESTRUCTIVE STORM FORCE WITH AVERAGE SPEEDS OF 55 TO 60 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 80 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 6 TO 9 HOURS. FREQUENT HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS.

FOR THE VAVA'U GROUP:
DAMAGING GALE FORCE WINDS WITH AVERAGE SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 60 KNOTS EASING LATER TODAY. FREQUENT HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS.

FOR NIUAS:
NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. PERIODS OF RAIN, HEAVY AT TIMES WITH SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ESPECIALLY FOR THE MARINERS:
EXPECT WINDS OF 55 KNOTS CLOSE TO CENTRE INCREASING TO 60 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 3 TO 6 HOURS. EXPECT WINDS OVER 47 KNOTS WITHIN 50 NAUTICAL MILES OF CENTRE. EXPECT WINDS OVER 33 KNOTS WITHIN 150 NAUTICAL MILES OF CENTRE. HIGH TO VERY HIGH SEAS. DAMAGING HEAVY SWELLS. POOR VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS.

THE NEXT SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN FOR TONGA WILL BE ISSUED AROUND 041630 UTC.

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS BULLETIN.

APCEDI will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
___________________________________________
Kevin Vang
APCEDI Coordinator
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APCEDI Alert SP/Tn 14F Lin #1-2009: Cyclone Lin forms over Northern Tonga

The RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre are issuing guidance on Cyclone Lin, a tropical cyclone that has formed over Northern Tonga.

Cyclone Lin formed from a lingering tropical depression last night between Vanua Levu, Wallis and Futuna and Northern Tonga. Lin currently located 125 miles south of Niuafo'ou or 130 miles west-northwest of the Vavau Group. Lin is moving eastsoutheast at 15 knots and is expected to maintain this course through tomorrow.

Cyclone Lin is intensifying and could pose a significant threat to the Vavau, Ha'apai and Tongatapu Group later today into tomorrow. Lin is currently forecasted to pass about 80 miles west of the Vavau group later tonight into tomorrow as a Category 1 or 2 storm on the Australian Cyclone Severity Scale.

All interests in effected areas of Tonga should rush cyclone preparations to a finish, monitor local warnings and follow all Government advice. All interests in Fiji's Lau Group, and Wallis and Futuna should stay alert and closely monitor the situation.

CURRENT WARNINGS

TONGA

A TROPICAL CYCLONE STORM WARNING IS NOW IN FORCE FOR VAVAU, HA'APAI AND TONGATAPU GROUPS AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS.

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE NIUAS.

FIJI

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING.

A TROPICAL CYCLONE GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE LAU GROUP.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE REST OF FIJI.

WALLIS AND FUTUNA

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING

A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN FORCE FOR FUTUNA IS NOW CANCELLED.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR WALLIS AND FUTUNA.

Tonga Warning from the RSMC-Nadi Tropical Cyclone Centre

Special Weather Bulletin Number SEVEN for Tonga ON TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN ISSUED FROM RSMC NADI Apr 03/2257 UTC 2009 UTC.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING

A TROPICAL CYCLONE STORM WARNING IS NOW IN FORCE FOR VAVAU, HA'APAI AND TONGATAPU GROUPS AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE NIUAS.

TROPICAL CYCLONE LIN [990HPA] CAT 1 CENTRE WAS LOCATED NEAR 17 DECIMAL 6 SOUTH 176 DECIMAL 0 WEST OR ABOUT 125 MILES SOUTH OF NIUAFO'OU OR ABOUT 130 MILES WEST-NORTHWEST OF VAVAU AT 032200 UTC. CYCLONE IS INTENSIFYING.

CLOSE TO ITS CENTRE, THE CYCLONE IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE AVERAGE SUSTAINED WINDS OF 45 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 65 KNOTS. WINDS EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 50 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 75 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS.

THE CYCLONE IS MOVING EAST-SOUTHEAST AT ABOUT 15 KNOTS. ON THIS TRACK, THE CYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO LIE ABOUT 190 MILES SOUTH OF NIUAFO'OU OR ABOUT 80 MILES WEST OF VAVAU AT 04/1000 UTC AND ABOUT 90 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF VAVAU AT 042200 UTC. WINDS WILL INCREASE AS THE CENTRE MOVES OVERHEAD OR NEARBY.

FOR THE NIUAS;
DAMAGING GALE FORCE WINDS WITH AVERAGE SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 55 KNOTS DECREASING THIS EVENING. PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS POSSIBLE.

FOR VAVAU, HA'APAI AND TONGATAPU GROUPS AND NEARBY SMALLER ISLANDS : WINDS INCREASING TO DESTRUCTIVE STORM FORCE WITH AVERAGE SPEEDS OF 50 KNOTS WITH MOMENTARY GUSTS TO 75 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS. FREQUENT HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING INCLUDING SEA FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS POSSIBLE.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ESPECIALLY FOR THE MARINERS: EXPECT WINDS OF 45 KNOTS CLOSE TO CENTRE INCREASING TO 50 KNOTS IN THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS. EXPECT WINDS OVER 33 KNOTS WITHN 150 MILES OF CENTRE. HIGH SEAS. DAMAGING HEAVY SWELLS.

POOR VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLY THUNDERSTORMS.

THE NEXT SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN FOR TONGA WILL BE ISSUED AT 040130 UTC.

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS BULLETIN.

APCEDI will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
___________________________________________
Kevin Vang
APCEDI Coordinator
http://www.afap.org/apcedi/

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