A storm warning remains in force for Beqa, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands as Tropical Cyclone Mick moves towards the Southern Lau group.

A gale force warning is in force for Lomaiviti, Moala and the Lau group while a strong wind warning remains in force for the southeastern half of Viti Levu.

For Vatulele, Beqa, Kadavu and nearby islands, destructive storm force winds with average speeds of 90 to 100km per hour with momentary gusts to 150km per hour are expected.

Tropical Cyclone Mick is moving southeast at 20km per hour.

On its current path, Tropical Cyclone Mick is expected to be located about 175km South South East of Suva or about 130km East South East of Kadavu at around 9 o'clock this morning.