Tropical cyclone Jasmine heading toward Tonga

Tropical cyclone Jasmine heading toward Tonga

Tropical Cyclone Jasmine remained well organized as it travelled southeastward over the South Pacific Ocean after raking Vanuatu with hurricane-force winds. The distinct eye has expanded, and now measures about 60 nautical miles (69 miles) in diameter as seen at

Tropical cyclone Jasmine on course to New Caledonia

Tropical cyclone Jasmine on course to New Caledonia

Jasmine formed as a tropical storm over the South Pacific Ocean on February 4, 2012, and strengthened to a tropical cyclone two days later. On February 7, Jasmine’s clouds stretched over the northern tip of New Caledonia. The U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning