Cyclone Tracker Cook Islands
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for the Cook Islands.
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
Current cyclones near the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, between Samoa and French Polynesia. This list names each active tropical storm or cyclone near the Cook Islands, with its category and status. Each storm links to its own tracker page.
No active tropical storm or cyclone is listed near the Cook Islands.
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How RainViewer shows storms
The Fiji Meteorological Service publishes the official forecasts for the basin that includes the Cook Islands. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings.
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When is cyclone season in the Cook Islands?
Cyclone season in the Cook Islands runs from 1 November to 30 April, according to the Fiji Meteorological Service.
A cyclone starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the Fiji Meteorological Service gives it a name. It becomes a cyclone when its winds reach cyclone strength.
Sea temperatures around the Cook Islands are highest in the southern summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Cyclones often form over the warm water of the South Pacific Ocean, north and northeast of Fiji and Vanuatu. Cyclones usually reach the islands from the north or northwest, across the South Pacific Ocean. Rarotonga is the main island.
Past cyclones in the Cook Islands
Storms that affect the Cook Islands can come from the South Pacific Ocean. The Fiji Meteorological Service is the regional warning centre for the South Pacific basin. The list below shows past cyclones and tropical storms that affected the Cook Islands, newest first, while storms near Niue and French Polynesia are listed on their own pages.
- Track
WATICategory 1 Hurricane
- Peak wind
- 120 km/h
- Season
- 2027
Storms in nearby regions
Looking for storms near the Cook Islands? See the cyclone trackers for Niue, French Polynesia, Samoa, or open the tracker for all regions.
Cyclone Strength, From Depression To Super Cyclone
Depression (31–49 km/h)
A low-pressure area with organised rain. No name yet.
Deep Depression (50–61 km/h)
Heavy rain over a wide area, rough seas.
Cyclonic Storm (62–88 km/h)
The storm gets a name. Fallen branches, flooding in low-lying areas.
Severe Cyclonic Storm (89–117 km/h)
Damage to thatched roofs and power lines, coastal flooding.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (118–166 km/h)
Roof damage to buildings, uprooted trees, storm surge on exposed coasts.
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (167–221 km/h)
Serious structural damage, communication and power lines down over a wide area.
Super Cyclonic Storm (222 km/h or higher)
Widespread destruction and major storm surge along the coast.
FAQ
Where can I see current cyclones near the Cook Islands?
The cyclone tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near the Cook Islands, and the list under the map names each active storm near the Cook Islands. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near the Cook Islands are listed further down the page.
When is cyclone season in the Cook Islands, and which months are busiest?
Cyclone season in the Cook Islands runs from 1 November to 30 April, according to the Fiji Meteorological Service, the regional warning centre for the South Pacific. The list at the top of this page shows which storms are active now. Cyclones usually reach the islands from the north or northwest, across the South Pacific Ocean. Rarotonga is the main island.
Which official source issues cyclone warnings for the Cook Islands?
The Fiji Meteorological Service publishes the official forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the South Pacific basin, including storms near the Cook Islands, and national weather services issue the local warnings. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The Fiji Meteorological Service is the source for official basin forecasts.
What does the forecast cone show on the Cook Islands map?
The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path.
Where can I see rain radar for the Cook Islands?
RainViewer shows rain radar for the Cook Islands, and the Cook Islands weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.
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