A strong wind warning has been issued for all Fiji Waters for the upcoming weekend. The Fiji Meteorological Services has raised concerns about rough seas that are anticipated to develop. Sailors and fishermen are strongly urged to take safety measures and avoid venturing into rough waters.
The current weather pattern shows an east to southeast wind flow across the Fiji region, accompanied by a trough of low pressure situated to the south. Around midday today, east to southeast winds are predicted to range from 20 to 25 knots, leading to rough seas and moderate southerly swells.
Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in various areas, including:
– Serua-Namosi
– Navua-Suva-Nausori-Tailevu
– Naitasiri, Ra-Rakiraki
– Eastern Macuata
– Southern Bua
– Cakaudrove
– Kadavu
– Lau
– Lomaiviti groups
Other regions may experience cloudy skies with showers and potential isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The weather conditions are likely to be consistent across all divisions and outer islands, with isolated thunderstorms possible on Saturday afternoon and evening.
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