Weather Update
Hold on to your umbrellas, folks! The weather wizards from the National Weather Forecasting Centre have declared a HEAVY RAIN ALERT for the entire Fiji group. So, if you thought you could pull off a lovely day out without the risk of becoming a human sponge, think again!
And it gets better—or worse, depending on your love for wet shoes—because there’s also a FLASH FLOOD ALERT in effect. Yes, that’s right! You might want to start building an ark if you’re in a low-lying area. For all the juicy details, swim over to the National Weather Forecasting Center’s website.
Moreover, if you live near the Nakauvandra River, Naseani at Yaqara River, or Tavua at the Tavua Town Bridge, keep those waders handy because a FLOOD WARNING is still active for all nearby flood-prone areas. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
What’s brewing behind those ominous clouds, you ask? A lazy trough of low pressure is hanging out just southwest of the Fiji group, making sure to drench most of us with occasional rain and a few surprise thunderstorms. Expect some heavy falls throughout the day, because who doesn’t enjoy a spontaneous shower?
For the forecast until midnight tomorrow, brace yourself for a rain extravaganza: occasional showers with an encore of thunderstorms. (Just when you thought you could put your raincoat away!) The rain will ease up to mere showers over the Northern Division later tonight, and the rest of the group by Sunday—so there’s hope for sunshine, folks!
Keep an eye on those skies, though. Persistent heavy rain could leave puddles bigger than your takeaway bowl and spark flash flooding in low-lying areas. Winds in town will switch from a playful north-northeast to a somewhat serious northeasterly by tomorrow.
Now let’s discuss the seas! They’ll be moderate to rough—so if you’re planning a romantic boat ride, maybe think of waiting until the romance factor in the weather improves.
Here’s a little peek into your regional weather:
**Navua / Suva / Nausori:** Expect some heavy pars in the rain with the occasional rumble of thunder. Tomorrow’s forecast promises rain easing to just showers. Today’s max: 29, tomorrow’s min: 24, max: 31.
**Natadradave/Korovou:** Pretty similar vibes here as the rain will grace you with its presence today. Things will ease to showers by tomorrow. Today’s max: 29, tomorrow’s min: 24, max: 30.
**Sigatoka/Coral Coast:** Rain accompanied by thunder? Check! Tomorrow will see this magnificent rain easing. Today’s max: 30, tomorrow’s min: 25, max: 32.
**Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:** Showers and thunderstorms are here to stay for today but will ease tomorrow. Today’s max: 29, tomorrow’s min: 24, max: 31.
**Tavua/Rakiraki:** Rain with heavy falls oldie, but goodie. Easing to showers tomorrow. Today’s max: 29, tomorrow’s min: 24, max: 31.
**Yasawa/Mamanuca group:** We’ve got the rain-fest rolling out here as well. Expect that washing machine cycle to ease by tomorrow. Today’s max: 29, tomorrow’s min: 25, max: 30.
**Labasa:** Occasional rain with a mix of thunderstorms—don’t leave your house without your rain gear! Today’s max: 31, tomorrow’s min: 24, max: 32.
The others like Navouwalu, Taveuni, and Kadavu will pretty much follow suit. Showers, thunderstorms, and the occasional “What was that?” from the sky!
Monday promises a bit of a break, with the weather showing a tendency to behave—at least after a wild weekend!
So, grab your raincoat, keep your wellies handy, and embrace the adventure that is today’s weather!
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