The very severe cyclonic storm "Arnab" over west-central Bay and adjoining area moved West-northwestwards and likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coasts by Wednesday noon, largely sparing Bangladesh.
It was lying over the same area at 12noon on Tuesday about 1130 km southwest of Chattogram, 1095 km southwest of Cox's Bazar, 965 km southwest of Mongla and 985 km southwest of Payra.
It is likely to move west northwestward further and cross Andhra Pradesh coasts by Wednesday noon.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 64 km of the severe cyclonic storm centre is about 130 kph rising to 150 kph in gusts or squalls.
Sea will remain very high near the very severe cyclonic storm.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.