Weather forecasters in the Cook Islands are predicting one or two cyclones could strike the country at the end of the season.
The cyclone season for the Pacific ends in April and forecasters predict there could be up to 12 in the region this season.
The Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari says higher ocean temperatures in the Coral Sea off the northcoast of Australia could generate a cyclone.
"Probably from February and March when the seas become warmer than normal, there is a high chance that a cyclone or two might just be paying us a visit around that time between February and April."
Arona Ngari says althougth there are currently no signs of a cyclone, residents in the Cook Islands are being advised to stay alert and be aware of any weather depressions.
