Southern Africa – Tropical Storm Eloise Flash Update No.4, As of 21 January 2021
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HIGHLIGHTS
Tropical Storm Eloise is in the Mozambique Channel, where it is forecast to intensify into a tropical cyclone on Friday, 22 January.
The storm is expected to make landfall in Sofala Province, Mozambique, probably on Saturday, 23 January.
Heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in several districts of Nampula, Sofala and Zambezia provinces in Mozambique from 22 January.
Latest forecasts indicate that the storm may then pass through southern Zimbabwe.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Tropical Storm Eloise is now in the Mozambique Channel, where it is expected to gain strength and become a Tropical Cyclone on 22 January before making its second landfall, likely on 23 January.