 During its developing stages, Joni was the first of two tropical cyclones to affect Tuvalu during the 1992 – 93 season. As the system started to affect the islands during December 5, the FMS issued a gale warning for Niulakita, while strong wind warnings were issued for the rest of the island nation. Joni subsequently passed near Niulakita during December 7, where it caused gale to storm force winds and minor damage to the islands. The system also caused some damage to crops which were valued at AU $ 6.9 thousand (US $ 5 thousand). A tropical cyclone alert was issued for Wallis and Futuna during January 6, while a gale warning was issued for Rotuma during January 7. There was subsequently no damage reported in either the French Territory or the Fijian dependency.
