FPKU40 NFFN 180000 Northern and Southern Cooks Weather Bulletin issued from NWFC Nadi May 180044 UTC. A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR SOUTHERN COOK WATERS. Situation: A southeast wind flow prevails over Southern Cooks. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and showers lies to the north of the group. A moist easterly wind flow prevails over Northern Cooks. Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Southern Cooks: Over Waters: Southeasterly winds 20 to 25 knots. Over Land: Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds, gusty at times. Cloudy periods with some showers and isolated thunderstorms. Showers becoming occasional from tomorrow. Further outlook: Occasional showers, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. For Rarotonga: Cloudy periods with some showers and isolated thunderstorms. Showers becoming occasional from tomorrow. Further outlook: Occasional showers, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. For the Northern Cooks: Fine apart from brief showers. Moderate to fresh easterly winds. Moderate to rough seas. Further outlook: Fine apart from brief showers.