TC ATU

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.

Related Links:

• FEWW New Hurricane Scale