Fiji Heavy Rain Alert in Effect Across the Entire Fiji Group with Flash Flood Risk

Weather Bulletin
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 10:45am on Tuesday the 26th of August 2025

A HEAVY RAIN ALERT REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE WHOLE FIJI GROUP. For more information, refer to the Special Weather Bulletin issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre at https://www.met.gov.fj/alerts/

Situation: A moist east to northeast wind flow is in play over the Fiji group, while a trough of low pressure is edging in from the west. Cloud, rain and showers are set to affect the group from today through Thursday. Yes, the clouds are bringing a little extra drama.

Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group:
– Occasional showers over Eastern Macuata, Cakaudrove, Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra-Rakiraki, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups. Isolated heavy falls are possible. Localised heavy falls may lead to flash-flooding of low-lying areas.
– Partly cloudy elsewhere.
– Occasional rain, heavy at times and a few thunderstorms developing from the west later today and gradually spreading to the rest of the group.
– Moderate to fresh northeast winds. Winds becoming northerly from later today.
– Moderate to rough seas.

Outlook for Thursday:
– Occasional rain, heavy at times and a few thunderstorms over the Lau and Lomaiviti group. Rain easing to showers later in the day.
– Cloudy periods with some showers over the Northern Division, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Sigatoka-Korolevu, Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra.
– Cloudy periods with brief showers elsewhere.
– Cool at night.

For Navua / Suva / Nausori:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 29.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 21, Max 28.

For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:
– Partly cloudy. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 31.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with brief showers. Min 22, Max 29.

For Sigatoka / Coral Coast:
– Partly cloudy. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 31.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 22, Max 28.

For Tavua / Rakiraki:
– Occasional showers over Rakiraki. Partly cloudy elsewhere. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 31.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with brief showers. Min 22, Max 29.

For Natadradave / Korovou:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 29.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 21, Max 28.

For Yasawa / Mamanuca group:
– Partly cloudy. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 20.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with brief showers. Min 22, Max 29.

For Labasa:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 33.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 28.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 22, Max 30.

For Savusavu:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 29.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 21, Max 28.

For Nabouwalu:
– Partly cloudy. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 29.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 21, Max 28.

For Taveuni:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 30.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 21, Max 28.

For Lau and Lomaiviti Group:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 30.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Rain gradually easing to showers later in the day. Min 23, Max 27.

For Kadavu:
– Occasional showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Today: Max 30.
– Tomorrow: Min 22, Max 27.
– Outlook for Thursday: Cloudy periods with some showers. Min 21, Max 28.

For Rotuma:
– A strong wind warning previously in force for Rotuma waters is now cancelled.
– Situation: A weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud and showers affects Rotuma. Cloudy periods with some showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.
– Today: Max 31.
– Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
– Outlook for Thursday: Mainly fine. Min 25, Max 31.

Notes:
– A heavy rain alert remains in force for the Fiji group, so keep your rain gear ready and your phones charged for weather alerts.
– Stay safe, monitor local updates, and be prepared for possible flash flooding in low-lying areas when heavy showers hit.