The storm warning previously in force for Vatoa and Ono-i-lau has been cancelled.

However, a strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of the Lau group, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Northern and Southern Vitilevu, Lomaiviti group, Kadavu, Vanua levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands.

Severe tropical cyclone Ula was located 120km west-southwest of Ono-i-lau at 1am today.

It is expected to be 230km southwest of ono-i-lau at 1pm today.

Vatoa and Ono-i-lau should expect damaging gale force winds with speeds of 75km per hour and momentary gusts up to 100km per hour.

The rest of the Lau group, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Northern and Southern Vitilevu, Lomaiviti group, Kadavu, Vanua levu, Taveuni should expect strong southwest to northwest winds with average speed of 45km per hour.

The rest of Fiji should expect gusty winds and occasional rain.

All roads in the are open in the Northern, Western and Eastern division and are still accessible to all vehicles.

The situation in the Central Division, Western Division and Northern Division is reported to be normal with occasional rain.

The National Emergency Operation Centre can be contacted on 3477000 or 9906320.

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