Tropical Cyclone Dovi forms ENE of New Caledonia

Tropical Cyclone Dovi
image via JTWC

The tropical disturbance over the South Pacific yesterday has now been named Tropical Cyclone Dovi and is now located east-northeast of New Caledonia and is moving southeast at 5 knots with max winds of about 40 knots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dovi is forecast to move south-southeastward then southward after about 36 hours but should intensity to about 65 knots within 48 hours. Thereafter cooler sea surface temperatures will tend to weaken the system as it begins to transition into a subtropical cyclone.  On the forecast track, Dovi should pass east of New Caledonia about 1200 UTC on the 10th. 

Tropical Cyclone Dovi Forecast Track via JTWC

About Fred Pickhardt

I am a marine meteorologist and sailed briefly with American Export Lines in the Far East trade after graduating from State University of New York Maritime College. I have extensive experience in weather analysis, weather forecasting, optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic weather event reconstructions. I founded Ocean Weather Services and as Owner and Chief Consultant currently provide optimum ship routing services and forensic marine weather reports to the maritime industry.
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