FPKU40 NFFN 271200 Northern and Southern Cooks Weather Bulletin issued from NWFC Nadi Oct 271246 UTC. A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR SOUTHERN COOKS WATERS. Situation: An easterly wind flow prevails over Southern Cooks. A weak trough of low pressure is expected to affect the group from tomorrow. Meanwhile, an easterly wind flow prevails over Northern Cooks. Forecast to midnight tonight for the Southern Cooks: Over Waters: Easterly winds 20 to 25 knots. Over Land: Moderate to fresh easterly winds, gusty at times. Rough seas. Fine apart from brief showers. Further outlook: Cloudy period with brief showers. For Rarotonga: Over Waters: Easterly winds 20 to 25 knots. Over land: Moderate to fresh easterly winds, gusty at times. Rough seas. Fine apart from brief showers. Further outlook: Cloudy period with brief showers. For the Northern Cooks: Fine apart from brief showers, brief showers increasing to some showers and isolated thunderstorms from tomorrow. Moderate to fresh easterly winds. Moderate to rough seas. Further outlook: Cloudy periods with some showers and isolated thunderstorms.