A strong wind warning has been issued for all Fiji Waters for the upcoming weekend. The Fiji Meteorological Services has provided a serious alert, indicating that rough seas are anticipated to develop. Sailors and fishermen are strongly urged to take precautionary measures and avoid venturing into turbulent waters.
Current conditions show an east to southeast wind flow over the Fiji group, accompanied by a trough of low pressure to the south. By midday today, east to southeast winds are expected to reach 20 to 25 knots, leading to rough seas and moderate southerly swells.
Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms are predicted for several regions, including:
– Serua-Namosi
– Navua-Suva-Nausori-Tailevu
– Naitasiri, Ra-Rakiraki
– Eastern Macuata
– Southern Bua
– Cakaudrove
– Kadavu
– Lau
– Lomaiviti groups
Other areas will see cloudy periods with showers and potential isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon or evening. The same weather pattern is expected across all divisions and outer islands, with chances of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening on Saturday.
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