Fiji Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warnings Across Northern Divisions and Fiji Group as TD03F Approaches

Weather Alert!

Hello Fiji! If you’ve been contemplating a swim, it might be time to reconsider – unless you enjoy being swept away! A HEAVY RAIN ALERT has been issued for our friends in the Northern Division, Yasawa, Northern Lau, and Lomaiviti groups. And don’t forget, a FLASH FLOOD ALERT is lurking around for the entire Fiji group!

What’s brewing? Tropical Depression TD03F is hanging out just northwest of Yasawa-i-rara and is expected to drift by like an old pal who won’t leave the party until the lights come on. Expect showers and thunderstorms to crash our sunny Fijian shores until later Friday.

So, what can we expect for today and beyond? Here’s the forecast for your weather whims:

– The Northern Division, Yasawa, Northern Lau, and Lomaiviti groups are in for occasional showers with some heavy downpours that might make your roof reconsider its reliability! Thunderstorms are also making a guest appearance.
– The party continues with showers increasing to proper rain tomorrow, affecting Vanua Levu, Yasawa, Northern Lau, and Lomaiviti.
– Elsewhere in Fiji, you can still enjoy a partly cloudy vibe with just a sprinkle of showers. Afternoon or evening thunderstorms might join in, bringing their dramatic flair!

If you’re in the good company of heavy rain, watch out for flash floods, as they seem to enjoy crashing into low-lying areas. We’ll also have moderate to fresh winds blowing in from the southeast to the north, gusty enough in those thunderstorm hotspots to send your hat flying! This will lead to moderate to rough seas, so maybe leave that paddleboard for another day!

Now, let’s break down the specifics for some key locations:

**For Navua/Suva/Nausori:** Showers and possible thunderstorms are a go! Expect highs of around 28°C today and tomorrow.

**In Natadradave/Korovou:** The same song plays here, with showers and thunderstorms – keeping it cozy with a high of 28°C.

**Over at Sigatoka/Coral Coast:** A high of 30°C with a mix of clouds and some afternoon thunderstorms to spice things up.

**Nadi/Lautoka/Ba:** More clouds, more showers, and a delightful shade of 31°C today.

**Over on the Mamanuca/Yasawa group:** Expect showers that might just jazz up your day with some heavy descents! Highs around 29°C.

**For Labasa and Savusavu:** Showers are on the menu, with highs of 30°C.

**And for Taveuni:** Enjoy your day staying dry while dodging the occasional rain – highs there will also reach 30°C.

**Lastly, for our mates in Rotuma:** You’re in for some rain and storms with highs around 29°C – perfect weather to work on your water-resistant fashion!

So keep your umbrellas handy and your spirits high, Fiji! Batten down the hatches and prepare for a rather wet and wild few days ahead.