FUA'AMOTU WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE
WEATHER BULLETIN ISSUED AT 01:00PM SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2019
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WARNING
	THE FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY AND HEAVY RAIN  WARNING REMAIN INFORCES FOR HA'APAI, TONGATAPU AND 'EUA LAND AREAS ARE NOW CANCELLED.
SITUATION
	A trough lies and slow moving over Ha'apa, Vava'u and west of the Niuas. This trough is expected to move towards the Niuas this afternoon. Associated clouds and occasional showers may affect Vava'u, Ha'apai and the Niuas today.
FORECAST TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT FOR TONGA
	FOR THE NIUAS: Light North to Northeast winds, variable at times. Tending light to moderate South to Southeast winds by this evening and fresh at times tonight. Becoming cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon and tomorrow. FOR VAVA'U AND HA'APAI: Light to moderate South to Southeast winds, fresh at times. Mostly Cloudy with occasional showers especially about Vava'u. Becoming fine by this evening over Ha'apai. FOR TONGATAPU AND 'EUA: Light to moderate South to Southwest winds, fresh at times. Tending south to southeast winds by this evening. Mainly fine apart from cloudy periods. Cool air temperature at night.
OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY
	FOR THE NIUAS: Light to Moderate East to Southeast winds, fresh at times. Mostly cloudy with occasional showers. FOR VAVA'U, HA'APAI, TONGATAPU AND 'EUA: Light to moderate East to Southeast winds, fresh at times over Vava'u. Mainly fine apart from cloudy periods with possible scattered showers.
TEMPERATURE FORECAST FOR NUKU'ALOFA
	MAXIMUM FOR TODAY                                        :        25C MINIMUM FOR TONIGHT                                    :        15C
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MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN
WARNINGS
	A STRONG WINDS WARNING IS NOW INFORCE FOR VAVA'U AND THE NIUAS COASTAL WATERS BUT STILL REMAINS INFORCE FOR HA'APAI, TONGATAPU, 'EUA, TELE-KI-TONGA AND TELE-KI-TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS. A HEAVY DAMAGING SWELL IS NOW INFORCE FOR TONGATAPU, 'EUA AND HA'APAI COASTAL WATERS BUT STILL REMAINS INFORCE FOR TELE-KI-TONGA AND TELE-KI-TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW INFORCE FOR VAVA'U AND THE NIUAS COASTAL WATERS BUT STILL REMAINS INFORCE FOR HA'APAI, TONGATAPU, 'EUA, TELE-KI-TONGA AND TELE-KI-TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS.
FORECAST TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT FOR ALL TONGA COASTAL WATERS
	FOR TONGATAPU, 'EUA, TELE-KI-TONGA AND TELE-KI-TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS: South to Southwest winds 15-20 knots, rising up to 25 knots at times. Tending South to Southeast winds by this evening. Rough seas (up to 3 Metres). A heavy damaging Southwesterly swell (up to 4 Metres). FOR VAVA'U AND HA'APAI COASTAL WATERS: Light South to Southeast winds 15-20 knots, rising up to 25 knots at times. Rough seas (up to 3 Metres). A moderate southwesterly swell (up to 3.5 Metres). FOR THE NIUAS COASTAL WATERS: Light North to Northeast winds 10-15 knots. Tending South to Southeast winds about this evening 15-20 knots and rising up to 25 knots at times tonight. Moderate seas (up to 2.5 Metres). A moderate southwesterly swell (up to 3 Metres).
OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY
	FOR THE NIUAS AND VAVA'U COASTAL WATERS: East to Southeast winds 15-20 knots, rising up to 25 knots at times. Moderate to rough seas (up to 3 Meters). A moderate Southwesterly swell (up to 2.5 Metres). FOR THE REST OF TONGA COASTAL WATERS: East to Southeast winds 10-15 knots, rising up to 20 knots at times. Moderate seas (up to 2.5 Meters). A moderate Southerly swell (up to 2.5 Metres).
TIDE PREDICTION
	HIGH TIDE           :      02:45PM LOW TIDE            :      08:40PM
SUN AND MOON
	SUNSET                 :       06:29PM MOONRISE          :        02:45AM (early tomorrow morning)
	THE MEAN SEA LEVEL PRESSURE RECORDED AT FUA'AMOTU AIRPORT AT 01:00PM WAS 1015.5 MILLIBARS AND THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY WAS 53%.
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