Situation:

A trough of low pressure approaches Southern Cooks from the west. Associated cloud and rain is expected to affect the group from later today.

A northeasterly wind flow prevails over Northern Cooks.

Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Southern Cooks:

Cloudy periods with some showers and few thunderstorms.

Rain developing from the west later today.

Further outlook:

Occasional rain and few thunderstorms.

For Rarotonga:

Cloudy periods with some showers and few thunderstorms. Rain developing from the west later today.

Further outlook:

Occasional rain and few thunderstorms.

For the Northern Cooks:

Fine apart from brief showers.

Moderate to fresh northeasterly winds.

Moderate to rough seas.

Further outlook:

Fine apart from brief showers.