Weather Update
Hello, fellow weather enthusiasts! Grab your umbrellas and coffee, because Mother Nature is certainly in the mood for some dramatic flair.
The weather elves at the National Weather Forecasting Centre have issued a Heavy Rain Alert for our northern friends in the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups and those delightful Tavua to Rakiraki areas. If you’re planning an outdoor adventure, maybe consider postponing and let those clouds have their moment!
Good news for Taveuni and nearby smaller islands—your heavy rain alert has been gotten rid of like that last piece of cake no one wanted. So, go ahead, breathe a sigh of relief.
Let’s break down the forecast:
For the northern regions, expect frequent rain showers—heavy at times, with the possibility of a few thunderous tantrums (a.k.a thunderstorms). That’s right, Vanua Levu and friends, get ready to turn your umbrellas into your best friends, because they’re going to be sharing some quality time with you. For the rest of us, occasional showers will sprinkle across Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, and Ba, while the interior of Ba, Naitasiri, and Tailevu North might see some rain too.
Flash flooding is on the table for low-lying and flood-prone areas, so keep those floaties handy. And don’t worry, your northerly winds will keep blowing refreshingly—like a friend reminding you to hydrate!
As for the weekend outlook for Tuesday, it looks like we’re in for cloudy periods with some tricky little showers to keep us on our toes.
Let’s not forget the local spots:
– **Navua/Suva/Nausori**: Mainly fine, with some afternoon showers trying to hog the spotlight. Expect a range of 24 to 31 degrees—just the right temp for a lazy hammock nap.
– **Nadi/Lautoka/Ba**: Occasional showers will make for a nice blend of sunny and moody, with temperatures flirting around 23 to 30 degrees.
– **Yasawa/Mamanuca**: Occasional rain and a few thunderstorms will add a bit of drama to your day. Don’t worry, the temperatures will stay cozy between 24 and 30 degrees.
And for those lucky folks in Kadavu? Well, it’s mostly fine weather until the afternoon when thunderstorms might attempt a sudden entrance.
Even Rotuma is getting in on the action, with breezy conditions bringing brief showers to the island.
So, to sum it all up, whether you’re dancing in the rain or enjoying the sunshine peeking through, make sure to stay tuned for more weather updates. Enjoy your day, and remember to take your umbrellas—unless you want to test if you can dance in the rain like a movie star!

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