Hurricane Warning Issued for the South-West Indian Ocean

A Hurricane Warning has been issued by Météo-France for the South-West Indian Ocean, specifically for

Metearea VII and Metearea VIII. The warning, issued on December 11, 2024, at 0600 UTC, pertains to Tropical Cyclone 4 (Chido), which is currently located within a 20-nautical-mile radius of 10.5 degrees South and 58.4 degrees East.

Intensity: Chido is currently an intense tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 969 hPa.
Movement: The cyclone is moving westward at a speed of 7 knots.
Threat Areas:
- Squally weather within a 200-nautical-mile radius of the center.
- Hurricane-force winds (65-80 knots) and very high to phenomenal seas within a 15-nautical-mile radius of the center.
- Storm-force winds (50-60 knots) and high to very high seas within a 20-nautical-mile radius of the center, extending up to 25 nautical miles in the southern semicircle.
- Gale-force winds (35-45 knots) and very rough to high seas within a 35-nautical-mile radius of the center, extending up to 50 nautical miles in the southern semicircle.
- Near gale-force winds (30 knots) and rough to very rough seas within a 60-nautical-mile radius of the center, extending up to 100 nautical miles in the southern semicircle.
- Strong gusts under squalls.

Forecast:

12 Hours: The cyclone is expected to intensify further, reaching maximum sustained winds of 95 knots by 18 UTC on December 11, 2024.
24 Hours: The cyclone is forecast to maintain its intensity with maximum sustained winds of 95 knots by 06 UTC on December 12, 2024.

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