Bheki is getting weaker again. The system was downgraded to the stage of a strong tropical storm. Bheki should circulate south of Reunion on Thursday morning but rainy spells could occur as early as Wednesday evening.
At 4 p.m. this Wednesday, November 19, Bheki was located 1145 km east-north-east of the Reunion coast. Downgraded from tropical cyclone to intense tropical storm, Bheki continues to weaken and is expected to approach the south of Reunion Island on Thursday.
According to Météo France, a deterioration in weather conditions, particularly rainy, could occur from Wednesday evening. Bheki's influence could be felt until Friday morning but the extent will still remain to be clarified depending on the final trajectory of the system.
At 4 p.m., the tropical storm was located 350 km northeast of Rodrigues. A passage near the north of the island is envisaged during the next night, accompanied by a deterioration in weather conditions. Strong winds, sustained rain and dangerous seas are expected through Wednesday.
At midday, the Mauritian authorities announced the move to the Class III alert level.
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