A map showing the forecast track for Cyclone Lola. Photo: Fiji Meteorological Service
A tropical cyclone has formed over the Santa Cruz islands, north of Vanuatu, MetService reports.
Earlier this afternoon, the Fiji Meteorological Service named it Cyclone Lola.
It is only the seventh South Pacific cyclone to be named in October since 1970. Cyclone season typically runs from 1 November to 30 April.
Fiji Met have named tropical #cycloneLOLA this afternoon. The pre-season storm is only the 7th South Pacific cyclone to be named in October since 1970. pic.twitter.com/AvFy9Fdvwk
— Hauraki Gulf Weather (@HaurakiGulfWx) October 22, 2023
Two Category Four cyclones hit Vanuatu in early March.
Cyclone Judy was followed within hours by Cyclone Kevin.
They battered the region with destructive winds of 160km/h, gusting to 220km/h, causing extensive damage to the central and southern islands.
To keep up to date with the cyclone track, visit Met or Vanuatu Met.
