Forecasters expect the storm to move south along the island’s east coast.
Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms
The cyclone spun southeastward across the South Pacific, threading the islands of New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Idai is poised to move inland over East African countries already soaked with rain.
Land Water Severe Storms
The well-formed storm was skirting Fiji and moving towards Tonga when this image was taken on January 9, 2014.
The tropical cyclone was one of the strongest on record to make a direct hit on Tongapatu.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
It is rare for a powerful tropical cyclone to hit Tonga.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
In the span of a week, the region has been hammered by back-to-back tropical cyclones.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms
Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Dineo gains strength as it heads toward Mozambique.
Clouds from Tropical Cyclone Irina cover most of Madagascar and part of the Mozambique Channel in this image from March 1, 2012.
The tracks of tropical cyclones in the Mozambique Channel often meander and loop.
Image of the Day Land Water Severe Storms
Acquired June 3, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Phet spanning most of the coastline of Oman.
The second tropical cyclone to hit Fiji in April 2018 delivered more flooding to the island group.
Atmosphere Severe Storms Remote Sensing
Tropical Cyclone Enawo is poised to make a direct hit on Madagascar.
Acquired March 30, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Paul lingering over the northern coast of Australia. Storm clouds extend to New Guinea.
Jasmine had traveled eastward past the island of New Caledonia by February 9, 2012, and was expected to continue eastward while losing strength.