Tropical Cyclone 21 S

[Somerset Squall]

A rare off season tropical cyclone has formed in the Coral Sea, South Pacific, a few hundred miles east-southeast of Papua New Guinea. 21S has an intensity of 35kts. The small cyclone has a central dense overcast covering the tight LLC. 21S is moving southwestwards but a turn towards the west is expected as ridging to the south builds, cradling the cyclone from diving south. Some strengthening is expected before shear increases in 24hrs time, which is forecast to rapidly dissipate the small cyclone.

Interesting to watch! TC's in June in the South Pacific are very uncommon.

[Konstantinos]