FPKU40 NFFN 261200

Northern and Southern Cooks

Weather Bulletin issued from NWFC Nadi Jun 261358 UTC.

A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE LAND AREAS AND WATERS

OF SOUTHERN COOKS.



Situation:

A trough of low pressure affects Southern Cooks. Meanwhile, an

easterly wind flow prevails over the group. 



A weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud and showers

affects Northern Cooks.



Forecast to midnight tonight for the Southern Cooks:

Over Land areas and waters: Easterly winds 20 to 30 knots.

Rough  to very rough seas.

Moderate southerly swells.



Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms.  

Further outlook:    Occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms.

Strong winds continuing.



For Rarotonga:

Over Land areas and waters: Easterly winds 20 to 30 knots.

Rough  to very rough seas.

Moderate southerly swells.



Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. 



Further outlook:    Occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms. 



For the Northern Cooks:

Cloudy periods with some showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Moderate to fresh easterly winds, gusty at times.

Moderate to rough seas. 

Further outlook:    Cloudy periods with some showers and isolated

thunderstorms.