As of 06:00 UTC on 2 March, Tropical Cyclone Niran is located within 20 nautical miles of 15.0°S 147.5°E, or about 255 km (160 mi) north-northeast of Cooktown and 280 km (175 mi) northeast of Cairns. Maximum 10-minute sustained winds are at 50 knots (95 km/h; 60 mph), while maximum one-minute sustained winds are at 55 knots (100 km/h; 65 mph), with gusts up to 70 knots (130 km/h; 80 mph). The minimum central barometric pressure is 982 hPa (29.00 inHg). Niran is currently moving towards the north-northeast at a speed of 8 km/h (5 kn; 5 mph).
