Low pressure 99P is operating in the South Pacific region and is assessed to be highly likely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours, according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
This low pressure area currently has strong sustained winds of about 50-60 km/h.
The surrounding environment is assessed to be only relatively favorable for the process of strengthening into a tropical depression. The sea surface temperature is high at 29-30 degrees Celsius and the high-level wind drainage is quite good, although the windbreak is still at an average to high level.
Global forecast models show that low pressure 99P tends to move south in the next 1-2 days and is likely to continue to maintain a deviated wind structure, before there are clearer changes in intensity.
Tourists planning to travel, fly or take a cruise ship in the South Pacific region during the 2026 New Year holiday, especially in Samoa and Samoa in the US, need to closely monitor the developments of the low pressure and tropical depression 99P.
Sea tourism, diving, and yacht activities may be affected by strong winds, rough seas and localized heavy rain.
It is necessary to proactively adjust schedules, check information from airlines, ships and recommendations from local meteorological agencies.
