It is rare for a powerful tropical cyclone to hit Tonga.
Published Feb 12, 2018
Tropical Cyclone Gillian became the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane on March 23, 2014.
Published Mar 26, 2014
The cyclone delivered strong winds and heavy rain to Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Published Apr 10, 2017
In the span of a week, the region has been hammered by back-to-back tropical cyclones.
Published May 23, 2018
Topical Cyclone Rene was moving over the Pacific Island nation of Niue when this true-color image was taken on the afternoon of February 14, 2010.
Published Feb 15, 2010
The tropical cyclone was one of the strongest on record to make a direct hit on Tongapatu.
Published Feb 16, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
Tropical Cyclone Enawo is poised to make a direct hit on Madagascar.
Published Mar 6, 2017
