• Tropical Cyclone Vaianu expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to New Zealand this weekend

    ByTeo Blašković

    Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu was located south of Fiji on April 8, 2026, producing localized flooding while weakening under strong wind shear. The system is forecast to transition into an extra-tropical system before moving toward New Zealand, where damaging winds, heavy rain, and hazardous coastal conditions are expected during the weekend of April 11-12.

  • Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu affecting Fiji with heavy rain and flooding, forecast to move toward New Zealand

    ByTeo Blašković

    Tropical Cyclone Vaianu reached Category 3 intensity near Fiji on April 7, 2026, generating heavy rainfall exceeding 140 mm (5.5 inches), flooding in low-lying areas, and strong winds. Authorities have issued multiple warnings across Fiji, including for flooding and dangerous marine conditions. The system is tracking southeast toward New Zealand, where severe weather impacts are forecast later this week.

  • Vanuatu issues Red alert for Tafea Province as Tropical Cyclone Urmil intensifies

    ByRishav Kothari

    Tropical Cyclone Urmil formed on February 27, 2026, south of Vanuatu, prompting a Red Alert for Tafea Province as the system began strengthening over the region. At 09:00 UTC, Urmil had intensified to 102 km/h (63 mph) and was moving southeast at about 15 km/h (9 mph). The cyclone is forecast to strengthen further over open waters between Vanuatu and Fiji, potentially reaching Category 2 intensity.

    Urmil is the first named storm of the 2025–26 South Pacific cyclone season. It set a new record as the latest-ever first named cyclone in the basin, surpassing Cyclone Bart, which was named on February 21, 2017.