Fiji Heavy Rain Alert Persists as Trough Brings Widespread Rain and Flood Risk

Weather Update from the Crystal Ball of Forecasting, Nadi

Well, folks, it looks like we have a quite the soggy situation on our hands! The heavens have decided to turn on the rainy faucet and it’s not exactly looking like it’s going to turn off any time soon. A heavy rain alert is officially in place for all of Fiji, which means it’s time to channel your inner duck and embrace the wet weather!

Currently, a sluggish trough of low pressure is lounging over Fiji like it’s got nowhere else to be. This means we’re in for a treat of clouds and rain that could hang around until the end of next week. So, grab your umbrellas—and perhaps a boat—because forecasts indicate occasional rain, heavy at times, with some thunder and lightning throwing a party over the northern parts of Vanua Levu and the grand mix of Viti Levu.

Over the next 24 hours, you can expect occasional rain and possibly some dramatic thunderstorms to pop up, especially in the afternoon and evening. Just think of it as nature’s fireworks display, but with more wetness and a risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas—call it the “splash and dash” weather event!

For your weekend planning, here’s what Mother Nature has in store for you:

– In Navua, Suva, and Nausori, hold onto your hats for some rain and a thunderstorm or two. Tomorrow’s temperatures look cozy with a min of 23°C and a max of 29°C.

– In Nadi, Lautoka and Ba, we’re seeing the same story: rain and exciting thunderstorms. Expect a slightly warmer max of 30°C tomorrow.

– Let’s not forget our lovely friends in the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups—those rain clouds are coming your way too, bringing with them the usual mix of rain and a dash of thunder.

– If you’re in Savusavu or Taveuni, it’s essentially the same forecast with a side of sporadic thunder to keep things interesting.

– Rotuma, you’re also expected to be under the influence of the range of showers and maybe a thundercloud or two thrown in for some flair.

In summary, gear up, find your best rainy day songs, and make sure your umbrella is working because scattered showers, heavy downpours, and the occasional thunder boom are taking center stage this weekend! Just remember, if you see a rainbow, you might want to break out that camera—good luck finding the pot of gold though!