Latest updates: Cyclone Evan

Tropical Cyclone Evan - live updates

Tropical Cyclone Evan is making its way past Fiji today, with average winds in the centre of the storm expected to reach 185kmh, with momentary gusts of 270kmh. Four people have been confirmed dead and up to eight are missing after the cyclone struck Samoa on Thursday.

2.13pm: Scott Walton, general manager of Treasure Island in the Mamauca Islands, said gusts had started to pick up at the resort.
The last of the guests were airlifted from the island this morning, leaving staff hunkered down in the main restaurant.
Storm surges on the island were expected to be no higher than four metres so the restaurant, 10 metres above sea level, was expected to be safe.
"We're pretty confident it is now just a matter of playing scrabble and watching DVDs till it is all done," he said.

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