However, it is worth noting that the 2020 October-initialised guidance indicates more severe TC activity than the October-initialised guidance before each of the last three TC seasons. Figure 3: Plots of TC tracks and major tropical lows that were monitored for analogue seasons used in the 2020/21 seasonal forecast for the full season (November - April). This is the first year the Long-Range Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Southwest Pacific (TCO-SP) product is available and we have incorporated it into the ICU outlook to produce a consensus outlook. evacuation orders). Model SST, rainfall, and air pressure guidance favour near average TC activity for the 2020/21 Southwest Pacific tropical cyclone season. New Zealand also faces a higher risk of being battered by ex-tropical cyclones. See https://tcoutlook.com/swpacific/ for more details related to this part of the outlook. With ASCAT estimated winds of 50mph and potent … International Journal of Climatology, 34: 1157–1168. A named tropical cyclone will always capture the public’s imagination – surfers or otherwise, but the reality is TCs are often fickle swell producers. Multi-model ensemble forecast rainfall anomaly (mm/day), January-March 2021; green (brown) shades indicate above (below) normal forecast rainfall, Figure 7. Advice. Normal or slightly reduced activity is expected for Tonga, Wallis & Futuna, and Samoa. The consensus forms the basis for the full season (November-April) outlook for Southwest Pacific TC activity (and risk) for the 2020/21 season. Vanuatu and New Caledonia typically experience the greatest activity, with an average of 2 or 3 TCs passing close to land each year. Elevated TC presence is expected in and around the Coral Sea and north Tasman Sea, especially during the late season between February and April. The spatial anomalies shown for this TC outlook strongly indicate reduced risk of cyclones for American Samoa, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands. MetService meteorologist Andrew James said Uesi was upgraded to a category 3 cyclone on Tuesday and was being monitored by Fiji's Meteorological Service. December 14, 2020. by marekkucera. Renwick, 2015. Kiwis can expect hot, dry weather for the next few days due to a ridge of high pressure lingering over the country until about Sunday, James said. A synthesis of model atmospheric and SST guidance favour near average TC activity for the 2020/21 Southwest Pacific tropical cyclone season. NIWA’s Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook zeros in on New Caledonia as the focal point for TC genesis this season. Two of the five analogue years experienced at least one category 5 tropical cyclone, which we cannot rule out for this coming season. The domain for the seasonal outlook encompasses a basin that is defined by climatological properties of TC occurrences rather than geopolitical or meteorological service administrative boundaries (Diamond et al., 2012). [1] The South Pacific convergence zone (SPCZ) is an extensive Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation feature that contains one of Earth’s most expansive and persistent convective cloud bands. Severe Tropical Cyclone Freda was an intense tropical cyclone that developed during the 2012–13 South Pacific cyclone season and affected New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands as a weak tropical cyclone. Cyclone Cook has formed over Vanuatu and is predicted to intensify to category three as it approaches New Caledonia on Monday. The interplay of hemispheric-scale atmospheric circulation with the timing of short-term Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) activity on a 30 to 50-day cycle has significant bearing on regional TC activity. Find out more about our data sources. New Caledonia also experiences earthquakes, tsunamis and bushfires. For this season, elevated activity is expected for New Caledonia. There is a clear signal for elevated risk of cyclones developing and tracking west of the International Date Line during the late season. More about tropical storms By night, it can cool down to below 60°F. Tropical cyclone season is upon us and a new storm is brewing in the South Pacific.. 20 October 2020. For Uesi, I think the impact will be greatly affected by New Caledonia." While that doesn’t bode well for residents of the tropical nation, isn’t a bad thing for surfers residing on Australia’s East Coast. The season lasts from November 1 to April 30, and comprises about 10 tropical cyclones in that period - only one of which will affect New Zealand on average, MetService says. And in Dunedin, there would be fine weather until showers set in on Friday, with the temperature dropping down to a high of just 14C. Map plotting the track and the intensity of the storm, according to ... Cook subsequently made landfall on the Grande Terre Island of New Caledonia, between Houaïlou and Kouaoua at around 04:00 UTC (15:00 NCT) on April 10 where it started weakening due to frictional forces. TCO-SP is a long-range tropical cyclone outlook based on a multi-variate statistical method generated using Poisson Regression (Magee et al., 2020) recently published in Scientific Reports. At least three severe cyclones reaching category 3 or higher might occur anywhere across the region, so all communities should remain prepared. Figure 4: Early season (November to January; top panel) and late season (February to April; bottom panel) anomaly plots for selected TC analogue seasons (data courtesy of International Best Tracks Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS). However, New Caledonia does experience a cyclone season from the end of November to May, with February to April being the most dangerous time. New Zealand should also remain vigilant as the season unfolds. Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook, Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook - October 2020, Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook - October 2019, Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook - October 2018, Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook - October 2017, Air quality monitoring with low-cost sensors, ICES Expert Working Group Meetings – April 2017, http://www.meteo.nc/espro/previcycl/cyclA.php, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67646-7. Chappell, and J. Renwick, 2014. This means that some tropical cyclone tracks for the coming season, if La Niña fully matures, may have straighter trajectories than normal. Originally, the storm moved … A potential combination of 3-4 cyclones may reach severe category 3 or higher status. Previous work indicates New Zealand interacts with at least one ex-tropical cyclone passing within 550 km of the country every year on average (Lorrey et al., 2014). There is strong agreement for above normal rainfall from New Caledonia to the Cook Islands, including most island groups in between (Figure 5 & 6). After that, there were earlier suggestions it could move into the Tasman Sea. Malsale, P. 2011. NIWA says elevated tropical cyclone presence is expected in and around the Coral Sea and north Tasman Sea, especially during the late season between February and April. Categorisation of cyclones aligns to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) scale. In New Caledonia, the hot season is from December to March. Heading back to the SW Pacific Islands from Australia. Cyclones can have a devastating impact. Elevated activity is expected in the Coral Sea offshore of Queensland, between the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, and in the north-central Tasman Sea (including Norfolk Island). Mr Meke said Uesi was currently a category two cyclone with winds of up 95 km/hr. The cyclone is expected to move south-southwest over the coming days, passing just west of New Caledonia. This provides confidence in the statistical outlook for expected cyclone strengths, and support for a conservative range of 3-4 severe tropical cyclones for this outlook. Collectively, this supports a near normal number of TCs (category 1 or higher) and at least a near normal amount of severe TCs (category 3 or higher) across the Southwest Pacific basin for the 2020/21 tropical cyclone season. Multi-model ensemble forecast rainfall anomaly (mm/day), October-December 2020; green (brown) shades indicate above (below) normal forecast rainfall, Figure 6. Be aware that New Caledonia can be hit by active tropical cyclones or storms, but such severe weather events remain unpredictable and relatively rare, mostly occurring between February and April. For the coming season, important differences are expected between the western and eastern halves of the Southwest Pacific basin and also for early and late season activity. Six initial analogue TC seasons (1970/71; 1978/79; 1995/96; 2005/06; 2007/08; 2017/18) typified the antecedent ENSO development for austral winter-early spring; one of them (1978/79) did not meet our expectations for the coming season based on international ENSO forecasts. It's expected to be a cloudy weekend, however a high of 28C is forecast on Sunday. More about tropical storms Often, its weather is compared to that of the south of France. The climatological relationship between tropical cyclones in the southwest Pacific and the Madden-Julian Oscillation. For the coming TC season, the risk for New Zealand is elevated. The spread for the estimated cyclone activity comes from the variation between five selected analogue seasons. Vanuatu and New Caledonia typically experience the greatest TC activity, with an average of about two or three named cyclones passing close to those islands each year. Development of an enhanced tropical cyclone tracks database for the southwest Pacific from 1840-2011. International Journal of Climatology, 32: 2240–2250. This TC count range overlaps with the analogue guidance. What about cyclones in New Caledonia? New Caledonia Travel Seasons High Season (mid-December to end of January, July and August): From about 15 December to 30 January, and even more so around the Christmas/New Year period, the islands burst with families utilizing school holidays in Australia and New Zealand, and with French people escaping their wintry homeland. International Journal of Climatology, 25: 1541–1565. Real-time MJO monitoring is also available from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/mjo/. Near normal activity is forecast to extend from the Solomon Islands to Niue (including Fiji and Tonga) with pockets of below normal activity farther to the east (Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands). Since it is farther south than most of the other islands in the South Pacific, New Caledonia generally has a very sunny, moderate climate. TC tracks for past seasons similar to our expectations covered a wide region both east and west of and including the International Date Line (~165°E – 165°W) during extra-tropical transition (ETT) exiting the tropics at 25°S latitude (Diamond et al., 2013). Category:Tropical cyclones in New Caledonia. The rounded average interaction for New Zealand with an ex-tropical cyclone is two named systems per season. The new … News Item Content. "NZ should remain vigilant as the cyclone season unfolds. Individuals present in New Caledonia are advised to monitor local weather reports and follow all instructions as issued by local authorities (e.g. Information on ECMWF model skill can be found here for: tropical cyclones, severe tropical cyclones, and ACE. Diamond, H.J., A.M. Lorrey, and J.A. The average temperate hovers around 20-27 degrees Celsius year-round and there’s an average of 345 sunshine days annually. Cyclone Donna is forecast to pass over the northeastern islands of the New Caledonia archipelago late on Tuesday, May 9 (local time). It should be noted that there are only very minor differences in terms of the TC risk that are ascribed using the consensus method relative to previous years that used the analogue guidance supported by the dynamical guidance. Bushfires are a risk from September to February. New Caledonia can be affected by tropical cyclones. In many cases they’ll spend the best part of their short-lived existence tucked away inside the swell … Cyclone Uesi is Tracking just west of New Caladonia gusty and strong winds and large waves will better the island. In addition, subjective qualification of activity (and associated risk) also recognises the small differences between the actual TC counts for the analogue composites and climatological values. Diamond, H.J., A.M. Lorrey, K.R. Is was passing just shy west of New Caledonia today, bringing strong to severe winds and torrential … However, there is the potential for elevated activity near and west of the International Date Line (Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Coral Sea region) with normal or below normal activity to the east. Renwick, 2013. Statistical prediction of weekly tropical cyclone activity in the Southern Hemisphere. doi: 10.1002/joc.3753. Knapp, and D.H. Levinson, 2012. It was expected to pass close to New Caledonia during the day and overnight on Tuesday, bringing squally rainfall, gusty winds, and rough seas. Uesi may impact eastern Austrialia with … The system that was to become Cyclone Freda was first classified on … Find out more about our data sources. In the 50 years since Cyclone … Risk of a TC interaction is expected to be higher across the maritime regions around New Caledonia, Norfolk Island and to the northwest of New Zealand. Future work will evaluate (and validate) the outcome of each individual model vs the consensus-based approach. TCO-SP also provides a different view from analogue and dynamical approaches. Tropical cyclones are categorised in strength from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most intense. NIWA’s Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook zeros in on New Caledonia as the focal point for TC genesis this season. However, New Caledonia does experience a cyclone season from the end of November to May, with February to April being the most dangerous time. The ICU consensus column is based on the combined outcomes for the three aforementioned types of seasonal outlook information. Increased frequency and more intense TC activity can be expected during the MJO 6-7 paired phase (Diamond and Renwick, 2015). The analogue guidance has one primary cluster of enhanced activity extending from the Coral Sea to the south of New Caledonia. As such, an additional element used to hone the historic analogues for the coming TC season included years when ENSO conditions during November-April were reminiscent of moderate to strong La Niña. Activity in general is expected to increase during the late season, especially for islands west of the International Date Line around the Coral Sea. The system was the eighth cyclone and the fifth severe tropical cyclone of the 2002-03 South Pacific cyclone season. The predicted track of Tropical Cyclone Uesi is towards New Caledonia. We used a high-quality set of past TC tracks from the International Best Tracks Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) which covers 135°E to 120°W longitude to draw on past TC track patterns for the seasonal outlook. A majority of the historic analogues selected for the 2020/21 outlook (four out of five) indicate multiple severe TCs (at least three or more) that were equivalent to or greater than category 3 occurred in seasons similar to the present. During the season the most intense tropical cyclone was Severe Tropical Cyclone Beti, which reached a minimum pressure of 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) as it affected New Caledonia. They can cause landslides and flooding, and may disrupt essential services. Classification of synchronous oceanic and atmospheric El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events for palaeoclimate reconstruction. The outlook suggests New Caledonia should prepare for stronger cyclone activity. A new tropical cyclone formed earlier this evening local time, around 250 miles west of Vanuatu. Tropical cyclones have a significant impact across the Southwest Pacific from year to year. Magee, A.D., Lorrey, A.M., Kiem, A.S., Colyvas, K. 2020. Some people comment that New Caledonia is the “land of eternal spring.” However, there is distinct variety in the weather patterns throughout the year. Articles. Table 4: Expected TC counts including expected range (95% confidence intervals (CI)) for the 2020/21 Southwest Pacific tropical cyclone season (October 2020 update), difference from long term average TC count (1981-2010). The Southwest Pacific basin covers 135˚E to 120˚W, therefore the forecast generated by NIWA extends 25˚ westward than the ECMWF forecast domain. Cyclone season officially kicks off on November 1st, but it's usually not until the new year that this kind of action kicks into gear. Figure 5. Even small tropical storms can develop into major cyclones causing extreme damage to infrastructure. According to its current predictions, Tonga should expect one or two cyclones for the upcoming cyclone season (December – April). The risk of an interaction for New Zealand (with at least one cyclone coming within 550 km of the country) for the 2020/21 season is elevated. NB: The ECMWF forecast domain for ACE is from 160˚E to 120˚W. Expected TC counts are summarised for the Southwest Pacific (panel a) and island-scale and sub-regional locations (panel b). When dangerous weather is forecast, please heed the advice of your local meteorological service, civil defence, or disaster management offices. "NZ should remain vigilant as the cyclone season unfolds. If an ex-tropical cyclone comes close to the country, there is a near-equal probability of it tracking to either the east or west of the North Island, and landfall of a degrading ex-tropical cyclone is possible. Summers are wet and humid while the winters are dry. Much of New Zealand is in desperate need of rain, with widespread drought in the upper North Island. All analogue seasons had at least one cyclone of category 3 or greater strength, and a majority of the analogue seasons (4 out of 5) experienced a minimum of three severe cyclones (≥ category 3). Scientific Reports, 10, 11286, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67646-7. On average, around ten cyclones develop off the coast of Australia every year, and the 2020/21 cyclone season’s set to be significant, with new research predicting 11 cyclones will hit Australia in the six months to 30 April 2021. Significant rainfall, extreme winds, hazardous marine conditions and coastal damage are all possible leading up to and during these events. An area of normal to above normal activity is indicated by some of the guidance about French Polynesia. On average, nearly half of the TCs that developed since the 1969/70 season have reached at least category 3 cyclones with mean wind speeds of at least 64 knots (118 km/h). Steering winds are expected to be displaced south of normal, which may lead to reduced shear and increased retention of cyclone strength in the north Tasman Sea upon extra-tropical transition. The effects of ex-tropical cyclones can be spread over a large area, particularly if the decaying ex-tropical cyclone interacts with mid-to-high latitude weather systems. For French Polynesia, Wallis, Futuna and New Caledonia, please contact MeteoFrance regional offices for information about how this guidance should be interpreted. A tsunami can arrive within minutes of a tremor or earthquake. People living in Fiji, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and other island nations in the Southwest Pacific will have more months to prepare for tropical cyclones, thanks to a new outlook model published in Scientific Reports. The Pacific Islands may be facing an increased threat of a Tropical Cyclone this coming cyclone season as NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center confirm that a La Niña climate pattern has developed in the Pacific and is likely to persist through the winter. Having no insurance for the boat meant that all our material possessions were at stake, not mentioning the risk of getting hurt, or even worst. Development of El Niño is highly unlikely. Tropical Cyclone Uesi strengthened into a powerful storm system on Tuesday as it continued to batter New Caledonia with heavy rain and strong winds. As with most years, TC activity is expected to increase during the second half of the season from February-April. Category 5 strength cyclones, where sustained winds exceed 199 km/h, have occurred in some years (known as ‘analogue’ seasons) with similar conditions like what exists ahead of the 2020/21 season. The year label notes the first month in the analogue year selection (i.e. In addition, the subtropical jet and South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ[1]) mutually interact and contribute to shear (which can disorganise cyclone systems) during extra-tropical transition. Cyclone Donna is forecast to pass over the northeastern islands of the New Caledonia archipelago late on Tuesday, May 9 (local time). safe cyclone holes in New Caledonia and try to get from locals and other cruisers precise directions on how to get into them. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). By night, it can cool down to below 60°F. Last Update - October 15, 2020. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). As such, the tropical cyclone guidance for November 2020 to April 2021 is built on the five remaining analogue seasons identified above. Some cloud was expected to increase on the weekend. Above average SSTs are also forecast for the waters surrounding New Zealand (e.g. Elevated risk of TC activity exists for New Caledonia, while normal activity is expected for Vanuatu, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Tokelau (See Table 1 and Table 4; Figure 1, 2 & 3). evacuation orders). Significant wind, waves and rainfall are possible from ex-tropical cyclones. However James said it's not yet clear exactly where the tropical cyclone was heading. The South Pacific Ocean recently moved into tropical cyclone season. Monthly Weather Review, 136: 3637-3654. Reduced TC activity is expected east of the International Dateline. New Caledonia Weather in January: In the middle of the wet season, with frequent tropical depressions creating heavy rains and strong winds that routinely blow at about 100km per hour. There's been a mixed bag of weather across the country recently. There is very good agreement across the dynamical climate models with regard to forecast rainfall, air pressure, rainfall, and sea surface temperatures (SSTs) across the Southwest Pacific. Four of the five historic analogue seasons indicate more than one cyclone of category 4 strength or higher could occur. Based on seasons with similar background climate conditions to the present, TC activity in the coming season is expected to be elevated around the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and New Caledonia. It does not take a direct hit or a severe cyclone to cause significant damage or life-threatening weather. Most other islands to the east of the International Date Line are expected to have reduced TC risk for the season. Multi-model ensemble forecast air pressure anomaly (hPa), January-March 2021; red (blue) shades indicate above (below) normal air pressure; areas of below normal pressure in the tropics can indicate an increased potential for tropical cyclone genesis, Information about the dynamical models used. Level 1 alerts are in place for Boulouparis, Païta, Dumbéa, Nouméa, Mont-Dore, and Ile des Pins. It is normally issued during the TC season from 1 Nov to 30 Apr, but also outside this period if required for a potential or active cyclone. Bushfires are a risk from September to February. Figure 2: Number of TCs occurring for the main development season (November – April) in the Southwest Pacific (135°E to 120°W): (top panel) average number during 1981 to 2010 (normal); (centre panel) average number over selected five analogue seasons (Table 3); (bottom panel) departure from normal for the analogue seasons (difference between count in centre and top panels). New Caledonia Cyclone Rona–Frank affected two thirds of New Caledonia's Grande Terre island between 20–21 February. The outlook for the region to the east of the International Date Line largely shows reduced risk overall, but small areas of increased TC track numbers clustered near the International Date Line close to Fiji. Table 1: Island Climate Update (ICU) consensus outlook for November 2020-April 2021 tropical cyclone activity based on combining NIWA analogue model, international dynamical climate model and TCO-SP deterministic statistical model outlook results. Cyclone Erica developed from a monsoonal trough on 4 March just off Queensland. A category 3 cyclone has mean winds between 64-85 knots (118-157kmh) with a central pressure 970-945 hectopascals, Fiji's Meteorological Service states on its website. Based on the guidance from the NIWA analogue method, a conservative range of 8-10 named TCs could be expected during the 2020/21 season for the Southwest Pacific basin (135° E – 120° W). Cyclone Yasa aims to New Zealand, Zazu shifts from Fiji southeastward. Cyclones are usually formed from November to mid-May, though they are most likely from late December to early April. All communities, regardless of changes in TC risk, should still remain vigilant and be aware if the regional climate situation (including ENSO) changes. Early season TC activity is expected to be largely reduced, except near Fiji, and a potential start to cyclone activity may also occur close to or after the New Year. This seasonal outlook is for normal to below normal activity in terms of overall named cyclone systems in the region. Language; Watch; Edit; Pages in category "Tropical cyclones in New Caledonia" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Previous TC research has indicated cyclone track sinuosity reduces during La Niña (Philip Malsale, 2011). Table 2: The average number of TCs passing close to the main South Pacific Island groups between November and April based on analogue guidance, but contains subjective assessments in some cases to be consistent with the wishes of the national meteorological services involved in generating this regional outlook. During weather events of this kind, sports activities are obviously strongly discouraged or prohibited depending on the official warning level. The method is calibrated using the IBTrACS data set and several key climate indices for the Southern Hemisphere (see Magee et al., 2020 and the supplementary material for more details). Cyclone season in the region typically lasts from November to April but storms can occur outside this period. They can cause landslides and flooding, and may disrupt essential services. Peak TC season in the SW Pacific Basin is usually from January to March. Similar situations from 1969 to the present were then identified from the historical record. Wheeler, 2008. This seasonal outlook is for normal to below normal activity in terms of overall named cyclone systems in the region. 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The predicted SST and rainfall distribution suggest a more active SPCZ than normal is possible from near the Solomon Islands to Fiji. Tropical storm (cyclone) density anomaly forecast to be near or above normal from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the International Date Line and near or below normal to the east. This month also marks the start of the cyclone season in the Pacific. From November to April, cyclones … These are called hurricanes in the North Atlantic Ocean and cyclones in the South Pacific. Cyclone Betsy was the second of six tropical cyclones to affect Vanuatu during the 1991–92 season, seven weeks after Severe Tropical Cyclone Tia brought gale-force winds to northern Vanuatu. There is an equal probability of a decaying ex-tropical cyclone tracking to the east or west of the North Island based on historic track data (Figure 3). The ICU consensus column is based on the combined outcomes for the three aforementioned types of seasonal outlook information. The South Pacific’s third major tropical cyclone this season is already bringing strong to gale force winds and heavy rainfall to Vanuatu, with New Caledonia likely to receive a direct hit later in the week. Part of the 2016–17 South Pacific cyclone season Meteorological history. Atmospheric circulation patterns over French Polynesia and northern Australia indicate ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) conditions are indicative of the emergence of La Niña. Cold season in New Caledonia brings daytime temperatures to around 75°F (24 °C)—less than ideal for beach-goers but perfect for hikers. Using the CEI, we selected analogue TC seasons for the 2020/21 outlook, highlighting seasons when the equatorial SSTs and the SOI were indicative of a transition from neutral ENSO conditions in winter-spring to La Niña conditions during summer-autumn. Start planning your dream holiday the models are capturing, increasing forecast confidence Meke said Uesi was currently a two. 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