ATU Strengthens to a Cat 2 Cyclone
TROPICAL CYCLONE ATU (TC 17P), was located about 830km west of NADI, FIJI, at 12:00UTC (position: near 17.2ºS 170.1ºE), moving ESE at about 7kmph. ATU has sustained winds of about 170kmph, with wind gusts of up to 200kmph.
ATU could further intensify to a Cat. 3C Cyclone (see FIRE-EARTH New Hurricane Scale) in the next 48 hours.
[FIRE-EARTH estimates are based on data from JTWC and other sources.]
Cyclone ATU – IR Satellite Image (NHC Enhancement) Source: CIMSS. Click image to enlarge.
Cyclone ATU – IR Satellite Image (BD Enhancement). Source: CIMSS. Click image to enlarge.
Cyclone ATU Projected Path – IR/VIS Satellite Image. Source: CIMSS. Click image to enlarge.