Cyclone Freda is now a strong cyclone with winds near 100kts sustained at the center of circulation. This storm is now over water though and the saving grace for New Caledonia is some dry influence working to weaken Freda in the coming days. Still heavy rain showers and a storm surge can be expected across the Northern Portion of island, although the capitol of Noumea should remain clear of any surge. Still expect heavy rain showers in the second half of the coming week. At the same another storm looms off the Australian west coast. This storm is also weakening but will still bring cloud cover and light showers across the region. Lastly we touch in on whats going on across the NW Pacific today. You can help those impacted by Bopha. Please donate to the Philippine Red Cross www.redcross.org.ph/ Subscribe to the New Westpacwx Channel www.youtube.com/user/westpacwx?feature=results_main Complete Eastern Asia weather Updates www.westernpacificweather.com/ Tropical Weather Discussion. www.storm2k.org/wx/ Daily Satellite Analysis www.westernpacificweather.com/daily-surface-analysis/ Follow Rob's Facebook www.facebook.com/robertspetanhkworld Email Robert at robertspeta@westernpacificweather.com Follow Rob on Twitter @Robert Speta Follow Westernpacificweather on Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Westernpacificweather/159977594036674 See us at our Partners Webpage 28storms 28storms.com/typhoon/ Typhoon Chaser Footage www.earthuncut.tv/