A strong wind warning has been issued for all Fiji Waters for the upcoming weekend. The Fiji Meteorological Services released a warning indicating that rough sea conditions are anticipated. Sailors and fishermen are strongly urged to take appropriate precautions and avoid venturing into rough waters.
The prevailing weather over the Fiji group is characterized by an east to southeast wind flow, with a trough of low pressure located to the south. By midday today, easterly to southeasterly winds are expected to reach speeds of 20 to 25 knots, accompanied by rough seas and moderate southerly swells.
Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in several regions, including:
– Serua-Namosi
– Navua-Suva-Nausori-Tailevu
– Naitasiri, Ra-Rakiraki
– Eastern Macuata
– Southern Bua
– Cakaudrove
– Kadavu
– Lau
– Lomaiviti groups
Other areas are likely to experience cloudy periods with showers and potential isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon or evening. This weather pattern is anticipated to persist across all divisions and outer islands, with possible isolated thunderstorms occurring in the afternoon and evening on Saturday.
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