Cyclone Wati: latest events
1 event since 16 Oct 2026. Last update 16 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC.
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Cyclone Wati brings hurricane-strength winds to the Cook Islands
Tropical cyclone Wati was active in the South East Pacific from Friday 16 October to Saturday 17 October, with a maximum wind speed of 130 km/h. It was rated at orange alert level and is affecting the Cook Islands, whose vulnerability is rated medium. No other events were reported in the period.
- Maximum wind speed was 130 km/h, a Hurricane/Typhoon above 74 mph.
- The Cook Islands is the only country listed as affected.
- An estimated 4,982 people are exposed to winds of category 1 (120 km/h) or higher.
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Cyclone Wati brings hurricane-strength winds to the Cook Islands
Tropical cyclone Wati was active in the South East Pacific from Friday 16 October to Saturday 17 October, with a maximum wind speed of 130 km/h. It was rated at orange alert level and is affecting the Cook Islands, whose vulnerability is rated medium. No other events were reported in the period.
Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.
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