Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi at 10:45 am on Friday, May 9, 2025
Hold on to your umbrellas, folks! A heavy rain alert is currently in effect across the entire Fijian archipelago. Yes, it’s going to be a wet adventure, so consider wearing scuba gear if you feel bold!
Now, let’s talk about those strong winds. If you’re in the coastal regions of Viti Levu—from Sigatoka to Coral Coast and all the way to Rakiraki—get ready for winds that could put your average hairdryer to shame, hitting speeds of up to 46 km/hr. Bring on the beach hair!
Our delightful situation? A rather moody trough of low pressure is hovering above us, bringing clouds and rain that will stick around until Sunday. It’s like that friend who overstays their welcome—only this one brings thunderstorms as a bonus!
Forecast for the Fiji group until midnight tomorrow: Expect blustery east to northeast winds, moderate to rough seas, and—let’s not forget—occasional rain that might turn heavy at times. It’s a great opportunity to test your rain dance skills, but be careful! Those isolated heavy falls could lead to some unplanned water features in low-lying areas.
Here’s what you can expect:
– **Navua / Suva / Nausori**: The rain clouds have RSVP’d, and they’re planning on sticking around. Expect heavy, glorious rain and some thunder to spice things up.
– **Sigatoka / Coral Coast**: Ditto! Same rain and thunder show happening here.
– **Nadi / Lautoka / Ba**: More of the same rainy festivities with intermittent thunder. Grab a book or your favorite show and hunker down!
– **Tavua/Rakiraki**: You guessed it—rain, thunder, rinse, and repeat.
– **Natadradave/Korovou**: Place your bets on rain and the electrifying sound of thunder overhead.
– **Yasawa/Mamanuca Group**: You’re not escaping the rain either! Prepare for a wet ‘n’ wild weekend.
– **Labasa**: Your forecast is looking like a splash zone as well!
– **Savusavu**: The rain won’t be holding back here either.
– **Lau / Lomaiviti**: Rain, heavy at times, is likely to keep you cozy indoors.
– **Kadavu**: Brace yourself for those surprise showers!
– **Rotuma**: The clouds above you seem to be particularly emotional—expect heavy rain and thunder that could drown out your weekend plans!
So there you have it! The weather might be gloomy, but at least you can enjoy the pitter-patter of rain on your roof while pondering life’s greatest mysteries. Don’t forget your raincoat, stay safe, and maybe start your own synchronized swimming team in the backyard!
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