Two Cyclones Form in the Pacific: TC Rae in Fiji and TC Alfred in Coral Sea

The Fiji Meteorological Service has confirmed that Tropical Depression 09F (TD09F) has intensified into a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone, now named Cyclone Rae.

The system is moving south-southwest at 5 km/h and continues to intensify, prompting severe weather warnings across parts of Fiji.

Meanwhile, in Australia, Tropical Cyclone Alfred (Category 1) has formed in the Coral Sea, currently located 400 km east-northeast of Willis Island and 840 km east-northeast of Cairns.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology reports that Alfred is moving east at 16 km/h and is expected to strengthen as it moves southeast and south.

There is uncertainty regarding its track beyond this point, but there is a potential risk of it moving closer to the central Queensland coast later this week.

Authorities in both Fiji and Australia continue to monitor the cyclones and advise residents in affected areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions.