Tropical storm in southern Malawi
Tropical storm in southern Malawi
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Issued Nov. 25, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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Effective: Nov. 25, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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Onset: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 a.m.
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Expires: Jan. 3, 2024, 10 p.m.
Mozambique Channel
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) would like to update the Malawi nation on the development of the Tropical Storm in the Mozambique channel. The storm is anticipated to strengthen while moving eastward towards Madagascar Coast. Current weather models consistently predict an eastward trajectory towards Madagascar coast, with potential intensification into a moderate Tropical Storm by Monday morning, 1st January 2024. The storm is forecasted to make landfall over south-west coast of Madagascar on Monday night or early hours of Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Meanwhile, DCCMS will continue monitoring the movement and strength of the Storm. Any potential impacts on Malawi weather will be promptly communicated to the nation.