The Tonga Meteorological Service has issued its first advisory on Tropical Disturbance TD11F, currently located approximately 1,760 kilometers west-northwest of Nuku’alofa.
As of 10pm on Monday, April 14, 2025, the system was positioned near latitude 14.4°S and longitude 169.8°E.
Authorities report that TD11F has a low to moderate chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
While the disturbance is under close observation, it does not pose an immediate threat to Tonga over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Earlier, Met said a strong wind warning remains in force for all of Tonga’s land areas.
It said a fresh to strong easterly wind prevails over all of Tonga, and it is expected to bring cloudy conditions with showers of rain to most parts of Tonga today.
The next update from the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change, and Communications (MEIDECC) will be released at 12pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels for further developments.
