High pressure prevails across the South Indian Ocean between 33S and 40S latitudes. Fresh to Near Gale westerlies prevail south of 40 S with moderate easterlies north of the ridge, except strong winds and seas near developing tropical cyclones.
Indian Ocean wind and pressure – Image credit Windy.com
There are two areas where tropical cyclone development is likely during the next several days, one area will be near 15-17S between 80-85S and the other just off the northwest coast of Australia.
Possible areas of Tropical Cyclone Development – Image credit JTWC
