A Tropical Cyclone is tracking eastwards towards Tahiti and French Polynesia, and whilst the cyclone is expected to be downgraded before it moves in it is likely to bring a burst of heavy rain to the main island group, before lingering over French Polynesia for a number of days.

The cyclone likely peaks today in strength wind-wise.

Dangerous seas and heavy rain will be the main threat to those in the region – with the bulk of the weather passing through south of Bora Bora over the next 24 hours, and then clearing Papeete by Thursday night (local times).

This may only be a one off update on Nat, but we’ll be tracking it closely incase anything changes and may update again on Thursday.

🚨There are now two tropical cyclones in the South Pacific.

🌀#TAHITI: Cat2️⃣Tropical Cyclone #NAT
🌀#SAMOA: The other storm is yet to be officially named by Fiji Met Service, but will likely be named later today.

⚠️Offical Maps here: https://t.co/zFp93JinTL pic.twitter.com/H8ZcrmKhIt

— WeatherWatch.co.nz (@WeatherWatchNZ) February 7, 2024