Errol is expected to cause strong winds and heavy rain over the West Timor andRote areas of Indonesia during tonight and on Sunday. These islands are locatedin southern Indonesia around 350 miles northof the coast of Western Australia.Tropical Cyclone Errol formed off the northern coast of Western AustraliaFriday and gained strength throughout the day Sunday. It will have maximumsustained winds near 75 mph when it affects Indonesia.
It is expected to make landfall near the small Island of Pulau Roti. Thelargest city to be affected will be Kupang. However, the worst effects shouldstay south of the city of more than 300,000. The cyclone will move very nearPulau Sawu and southern parts os Sumba during the day Sunday.
The cyclone is small and compact, so there will not be a wide area affected bythe cyclone.
The cyclone is then expected to dissipate over the Open Indian Ocean south ofJava early next week.
Story by Accuweather.com Senior Meteorologist Dave Samuhel
