On Heels of Judy, Tropical Cyclone Kevin Lashes Vanuatu With Hurricane-Force Winds

Severe Tropical Cyclone Kevin brought destructive hurricane-force winds to the island nation of Vanuatu as a Category 4 storm on Friday, March 3, the second cyclone to hit the island in a week.

Vanuatu’s Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department said heavy rainfall, flash flooding and thunderstorms were forecast. A storm surge was expected to affect the western coasts of several islands.

Video by Yacht Delivery Solutions shows strong winds and rain at Port Vila.

The storm followed on from Tropical Cyclone Judy, which was estimated to have affected more than 160,000 people, the Red Cross said. Credit: Yacht Delivery Solutions via Storyful

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