Weather office reports La Nina almost over

Strong winds warnings continue as La Nina weather conditions quieten down, the National Weather Service says.
La Nina has lost its grip and conditions are expected to return to normal in the next couple of weeks, National Weather Service assistant director Jimmy Gomoga said.
A monsoon trough extends from ex-Tropical Cyclone Nora into Tropical Cyclone Iris in the Coral Sea and will remain fresh to strong north-westerlies over the country, he said.
Tropical Cyclone Iris forecast track indicates rapid movement to the south, however, the system will maintain strong winds over the Papua region.
“Moderate to fresh north-westerly winds will prevail across the country throughout the week,” Gomoga said.
Strong winds warning is current for all waters of southern Papua New Guinea/Indonesia border through to Torres Strait and Western.
The warning stretches right through to Kiwai Islands, Hood Point and Samarai Island.
Cloudy periods with afternoon and evening rain or thundery showers were expected over most of the country, the weather office said.
Heavy rainfall with possible thunderstorms expected to occur in Manus, Suki and Morehead areas, South Fly and Daru.
There is a possibility of flooding and landslides in the Highlands and earthquake affected areas with places experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall.
Most parts of the country will see severe thunderstorms with potential impacts of lightning strikes and flooding, the office said.
Strong wind warnings and rough sea warnings are on for all coastal areas, it said.
Port Moresby residents are likely to experience sunny periods and mostly afternoon and evening showers.