Cyclone Warning Issued for Fiji

January 13, 2003

Cyclone Warning Issued for Fiji
The tropical tourist destination of Fiji is on alert as the cyclone Ami makes its way toward the archipelago’s second largest island, Vanua Levu.

According to CNN.com, Fiji’s meteorological service is stating Ami is currently around 410 kilometers, or 255 miles, northeast of the island and is moving at a pace of about kmh, 8 mph. The cyclone is estimated to carry destructive winds with average speeds of 68 mph, with some gusts as high as 105 mph.

Many areas of Fiji are expected to experience strong winds and rain today. For more on this story, visit CNN.com.