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Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: October 2024-April 2025

Principal scientist Chris Brandolino and meteorologist Ben Noll host the Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook for November 2024-April 2025. The NIWA and MetService assessment of tropical cyclone (TC) activity for the coming season indicates normal to below normal activity. Six to 10 named tropical cyclones could occur in the Southwest Pacific from November 2024-April 2025. The long-term average number of named TCs per season is around nine. Tropical cyclones have a significant impact across the Southwest Pacific, with the season starting in November and lasting through April. For the coming season, significant differences are expected between the western and eastern halves of the basin. The risk of impact from a TC is expected to be higher near the Coral Sea, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea. Normal to reduced risk is anticipated in the central and eastern part of the basin. Tropical cyclones are categorised in strength from 1 to 5, with 5 being most intense. Tropical cyclones that reach category 3 or higher are classified as severe, with mean (10 minute) wind speeds of at least 119 km/h. To read the full report head to: https://niwa.co.nz/climate-and-weathe....