Weather Report – Holes in the Roof and Carpet Waterfalls!
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi, at 10:45 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Brace yourselves, folks! A heavy warning has been dropped for the entire Fiji group! Yes, pack your emergency snacks and don’t forget your rubber boots, because a flash flood warning is also on high alert. For specific details (and possibly some entertaining read), you can click here: https://www.met.gov.fj/alerts/.
Now let’s talk about wind! The coastal areas of Yasawa and Mamanuca, not to mention Nadi-Lautoka-Ba-Tavua-Rakiraki, and a few more islands, are about to experience what can only be described as “the world’s most vigorous wind machine.” We’re talking average wind speeds of 45 km/h. So if you see your neighbor suddenly lift up in a tornado of laundry, you’ll know why.
Currently, an active trough of low pressure is having all the fun. It’s bringing you a medley of clouds and rain that would make any true dram-atic weather enthusiast proud.
Forecast until midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group: Expect moderate to fresh northwest to easterly winds, intensifying into strong gusts—think of it like a nature-made hairdryer party!
Don’t go too far, because in the next 24 hours, you might encounter some heavy downpours and a few family-friendly thunderstorms crashing your outdoor activities.
Now, for those of you who enjoy specifics:
Today
– Rains will be popping in and out, heavy at times, so don’t forget your umbrellas (or duck for cover)!
– It’s a perfect day for soup or cuddling up with your favorite book… if only your ceiling didn’t start leaking!
Tomorrow
– More of the same, with clouds throwing a party in the sky and rain dropping in like your long-lost relative—unexpectedly and possibly disruptive.
– Chances of thunderstorms could make for great Instagram stories, but our advice? Make sure your phone is waterproof.
Thursday Outlook
– We’ll have strong northerly winds twirling around like they own the place, with gusts reaching up to 55 km/h. Yes, they’ll try haul your umbrellas away!
– More rain and thunder will continue the ‘waterfall in the living room’ saga.
Region-Specific Forecasts? You bet!
For Navua / Suva / Nausori:
Expect to be “moistened” today with heavy showers and thunderstorms. Tomorrow sure sounds like a repeat. Min: 24, Max: 31.
For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:
Let’s throw the umbrella at the high seas with rain, thunder, and winds aiming for rockstar levels. Min: 24, Max: 30.
For Yasawa/Mamanuca and Labasa:
Expect laughter and chaos from those winds and rain. Min: 24, Max: 29.
For Taveuni and Kadavu:
You’ll be braving through rain spells and storms. Min: 24, Max: 29.
In case you’re wondering, keeping your socks dry is highly encouraged, and remember—weather is just nature’s way of reminding us who’s boss! Stay safe and grab those raincoats (and maybe some floaties)!
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