Weather Update
As of 5:23 PM on February 19, 2026, from the National Weather Forecasting Centre, the northwest and interior regions of Viti Levu—specifically Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, and the interior areas of Ra and Nadroga—are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. You might want to keep your umbrellas handy because it’s getting a bit wild out there!
A southeast wind is blowing through the islands, with a weak trough of low pressure making its way over the southern and eastern parts. So, let’s break down the forecast shall we?
Today:
Most areas are basking in fine weather, but brief showers might crash the party in the interior and eastern regions. And don’t forget the potential for isolated afternoon or evening thunderstorms—because who doesn’t love a surprise! The interior and southern parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu could see some hefty rainfall.
Tomorrow:
Expect cloudy spells and some showers to join the social gathering in places like Serua-Namosi, Navua, Suva-Nausori, and others. The rest of us will enjoy clarity apart from those pesky isolated afternoon or evening showers. Thunderstorms? You bet! Just make sure you pack a raincoat if you’re headed out.
Weekend Outlook (Saturday):
It looks like Saturday will come with its own set of clouds and showers, particularly over Kadavu and parts of Lau. Meanwhile, the rest of us might enjoy some fine weather, with just a few scattered showers trying to steal the spotlight.
Let’s dive into the specific areas:
– **Navua / Suva / Nausori:** Today’s forecast includes fine weather but watch out for those sneaky afternoon showers. Max: 33. Tomorrow, expect a little more cloudiness, a few showers, and a thunderstorm encore. Min: 25, Max: 30. Saturday looks a tad cloudy with brief showers. Min: 25, Max: 31.
– **Natadradave/Korovou:** Enjoy fine weather with a side of afternoon thunderstorm drama today (Max: 33). Tomorrow follows suit with more clouds and showers. Min: 25, Max: 30. Saturday treats us to fine weather—at least until the afternoon showers show up for their cameo. Min: 24, Max: 33.
– **Sigatoka/Coral Coast:** Mainly fine today, but keep that umbrella close for the unexpected showers. Max: 33. Tomorrow looks delightful with just isolated afternoon showers (Min: 25, Max: 33). Saturday should stay fine with an occasional afternoon shower. Min: 25, Max: 33.
– **Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:** Fine weather reigns supreme today with max temps nudging 33. Tomorrow brings clouds and showers, and is that a thunderstorm on the horizon? Indeed! (Min: 25, Max: 33). Saturday? Just some afternoon showers on the itinerary. Min: 24, Max: 33.
– **Tavua/Rakiraki:** It’s fine weather calling today, but prepare for those dramatic afternoon showers. Max: 33. Tomorrow will set the mood with some clouds and showers (Min: 25, Max: 30). And Saturday? Expect more of the same with afternoon showers. Min: 24, Max: 33.
– **Yasawa/Mamanuca group, Labasa, Savusavu, Nabouwalu, Taveuni:** They’re all enjoying fine weather today, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms making surprise appearances. Max: 33. Tomorrow allows for a bit of cloud cover and some showers. Min: 25, Max: 30. Expect cloudy periods with brief showers for the weekend.
– **Lau and Lomaiviti group, Kadavu:** Your day is mainly fine with only brief showers interrupting the sunshine. Max: 33. Tomorrow clouds will join the party along with possible thunderstorms (Min: 25, Max: 30). And on Saturday—cloudiness returns, along with brief showers. Min: 25, Max: 30.
– **Rotuma:** Keeps it nice and easy with fine weather apart from brief showers (Max: 33). Tomorrow looks to keep the trend with a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 33. As for the weekend—cloudy with occasional showers. Min: 25, Max: 31.
Stay safe everyone, and remember: if thunder roars, head indoors!
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