Tropical Depression 02F has intensified into Tropical Cyclone Xavier, the Fiji Meteorological Service has confirmed.
The system was officially named at 9pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026, after strengthening over the Northern Cook Islands.
The Fiji Meteorological Service said it would continue to closely monitor the cyclone’s development and movement.
“As the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC Nadi), the Fiji Meteorological Service will continue to closely monitor the system, analyse its development and movement, and provide timely updates and advisories as new information becomes available,” the service stated.
Although the cyclone is currently situated over the Northern Cook Islands, members of the public have been urged to remain weather-aware and follow official updates.
The Fiji Meteorological Service has also warned against relying on unverified weather information circulating on social media.
The service has encouraged the public to obtain accurate information through its official communication channels.
Further advisories will be issued as new information becomes available on the cyclone’s development and movement.
