Tropical Cyclone Wati (01P) Intensifies in South Pacific, Threatens High Waves

Tropical Cyclone Wati (01P) is moving southeastward into a highly favorable environment and is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours, potentially peaking near 75 knots with a slight risk of reaching 85 knots. The cyclone's center was last reported near 13.2°S 163.2°W, approximately 442 nautical miles east of Pago Pago, moving SSE at 12 knots. Maximum sustained winds are 60 knots, producing significant wave heights up to 7.5 meters (about 25 feet).