News Release

Diamondra sitting in the middle of the Indian Ocean not threatening land

Peer-Reviewed Publication

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Tropical Cyclone Diamondra

image: This is a satellite image of the Tropical Cyclone Diamondra in the South Indian Ocean. view more 

Credit: JTWC/SATOPS

Tropical Cyclone Diamondra is currently in the middle of the Indian Ocean and is not threatening any land masses at this time. Its movement during the past six hours have been south-southeastward at 5 kph. Diamondra is located approximately 936 miles south southeast of Diego Garcia. The satellite imagery shows diminishing convection and winds in the storm. It has been downgraded to a subtropical cyclone. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center will continue to monitor the storm for signs of regeneration, but at this time, this will be the storm's last update unless conditions change.

###


Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.