FPKU40 NFFN 272100 Northern and Southern Cooks Weather Bulletin issued from NWFC Nadi Oct 272144 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 lies to the east of Northern Cooks. Meanwhile, an easterly wind flow prevails over Northern Cooks. Forecast to midnight tomorrow 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 weather Further outlook: Fine apart from 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 weather. Further outlook: Fine apart from brief showers. For the Northern Cooks: Cloudy periods with some showers and possible thunderstorms over Penrhyn and Manihiki. Fine elsewhere. Moderate to fresh easterly winds. Moderate to rough seas. Further outlook: Fine apart from brief showers.