A ridge of high pressure prevails between 30S and 40S latitudes. A low center southeast of Madagascar is producing strong to gale force winds south and southwest of the center. This low is forecast to weaken and drift N-NE. South of the ridge strong to gale force westerlies will prevail.
Indian Ocean Surface Wind and pressure. Image credit windy.com
Tropical cyclone development is possible during the next week near the north coast of Madagascar and also in the central South Indian Ocean.
Global Tropics Benefits/Hazards NOAA CPC Jan 19-25 2022
