Weather Alert: The Rainy Chronicles of Fiji
Issued at a bright and breezy 4:38 am on the oh-so-lucky Friday the 13th of February 2026. Grab your umbrellas and rain boots, folks, because a heavy rain alert is in full swing across the entire Fiji group! If you’re looking for sunbathing weather, you might want to reconsider that plan for a while.
Situation Update: A pesky trough of low pressure has decided to drop by, bringing along clouds and a flair for the dramatic with showers and thunderstorms that will be hanging out until Saturday. So, if you hear some grumbling in the sky, it’s just Mother Nature practicing her stand-up routine.
Forecast until midnight tonight: We’re looking at ongoing occasional rain, with times where the heavens might open up and showcase some heavy bursts. Expect these downpours for our friends in the Northern Division, Yasawa, Mamanuca group, and the western and northern parts of Viti Levu (that includes Korolevu-Sigatoka, Nadi-Ba-Tavua, and Ra-Rakiraki). Kadavu and the nearby islands, take cover – you’re on the guest list too!
In other regions, gather your raincoats for some occasional rain and possibly even a thunderstorm party. Rain will ease into more manageable showers as the day goes on, especially over the eastern division, so anticipate a gradual transition from a wet-downpour-palooza to a more civil shower situation. Just a friendly reminder: excessive rain could lead to flash flooding, so don’t float down the streets unless you’re wearing a life jacket!
Expect moderate to fresh northerly winds – which means watch out for gusts during those wild thunderstorms – and moderate to rough seas (perfect for a good old sea adventure, just not too adventurous!).
Saturday Outlook: Ah, tomorrow, a day filled with promise! Brief showers are expected in the northern parts of Viti Levu, while other areas might just enjoy a peaceful day with some afternoon or evening showers – tacked on with a side of thunder for flavor.
Local Forecast Highlights:
– Navua/Suva/Nausori: Get ready for occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, gradually easing up. Min: 25, Max: 30.
– Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: Buckle up for some heavy rain before things calm down. Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Yasawa/Mamanuca: Occasional rain and thunderstorms return, but tomorrow’s forecast looks like showers (unless Chris from accounting jinxes it). Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Rotuma: Our lovely island is invited to the occasional shower party with moderate to fresh seas ensuring the waves are lively. Min: 25, Max: 31.
Overall, pack your rain gear and tune into the weather updates, because Fiji’s weather looks to be offering a splash of everything from sunshine to thunderstorms—clean your canoes or maybe just get some good puddle jumping in! Enjoy the wild weather!
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