Location: Vanuatu Event: Potential for Development of a Tropical Cyclone in/around Vanuatu Group The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department and the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center advise that the likelihood for the development of a significant tropical cyclone in/around the Vanuatu Group between December 13 and December 17 is high. While the path and intensity of the potential storm is uncertain at this time, ... Read More»

Location:  Pacific Ocean / Southwest Pacific Basin Event:  Tropical Cyclone Season in the South Pacific Ocean began November 1, 2020 and ends on April 30, 2021. The New Zealand National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) forecasts that 8 to10 named tropical cyclones could occur in the Southwest Pacific Basin between now and April 2021. The U.S. Embassy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommend that U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu make preparations for ... Read More»

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require voted ... Read More»