Tropical Cyclone Nathan update in PNG
The following weather updates have been released by the PNG National Weather Service.
Category 1 Nathan with central pressure of 995hPa is moving steadily eastwards, away from the Queensland coast. Details of Tropical Cyclone Nathan at 10:00 am EST: Intensity: category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 75 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 100 kilometres per hour. Location: within 55 kilometres of 13.0 degrees South, 148.5 degrees East , 419.0 kilometres southeast of Port Moresby, 329.4 kilometres south of Kupiano and 352.9 kilometres southwest of Alotau. Movement: east at 15 kilometres per hour. Hazards: Tropical Cyclone Nathan is intensifying as it continues to move eastward. Tropical Cyclone Nathan is expected to intensify into category 3 system and will track southwards along off shore of Queensland coast. STORM force winds over Central Province coastline and the GALES will over Daru, Kiwai Islands and Gulf Province will ease by tonight, however, Gales over Central coastline and Southern Milne Bay Islands will continue until Wednesday. Recommended Action Population along the mentioned coastlines should continue to remain alert and have their boats and property secured. Jimmy GOMOGA (Mr.) Assistant Director, PNG National Weather Service, Forecasting and Warning Centre, Papua New Guinea.
Category 1 Nathan with central pressure of 995hPa is moving steadily eastwards, away from the Queensland coast. Details of Tropical Cyclone Nathan at 10:00 am EST: Intensity: category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 75 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 100 kilometres per hour. Location: within 55 kilometres of 13.0 degrees South, 148.5 degrees East , 419.0 kilometres southeast of Port Moresby, 329.4 kilometres south of Kupiano and 352.9 kilometres southwest of Alotau. Movement: east at 15 kilometres per hour. Hazards: Tropical Cyclone Nathan is intensifying as it continues to move eastward. Tropical Cyclone Nathan is expected to intensify into category 3 system and will track southwards along off shore of Queensland coast. STORM force winds over Central Province coastline and the GALES will over Daru, Kiwai Islands and Gulf Province will ease by tonight, however, Gales over Central coastline and Southern Milne Bay Islands will continue until Wednesday. Recommended Action Population along the mentioned coastlines should continue to remain alert and have their boats and property secured. Jimmy GOMOGA (Mr.) Assistant Director, PNG National Weather Service, Forecasting and Warning Centre, Papua New Guinea.
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