Weather Bulletin
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
5:30am Tuesday, 26 August 2025
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole Fiji group. For more information, refer to the Special Weather Bulletin at met.gov.fj/alerts.
Situation:
A moist east to northeast wind flow is covering the Fiji group. A trough of low pressure is expected to approach from the west, bringing cloud, rain and showers from later today through to late Wednesday.
Forecast to midnight tonight for the Fiji group:
– Cloudy periods with some showers over Eastern Macuata and Cakaudrove, Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra-Rakiraki, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups. Isolated heavy falls are possible.
– Localised heavy falls may lead to flash-flooding of low-lying areas.
– Elsewhere, fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers.
– Rain and thunderstorms developing from the west from later today and gradually spreading to the rest of the group.
– Winds: Moderate to fresh east to northeast.
– Seas: Moderate to rough.
Outlook for Wednesday:
– Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms over most places.
– Localised heavy falls may lead to flash-flooding of low-lying areas.
– Winds: Moderate to fresh north to northwest, gusty at times.
– Seas: Moderate to rough.
Regional forecasts
Navua / Suva / Nausori
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 23, Max 29
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 24, Max 27
Nadi / Lautoka / Ba
– Fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 21, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Sigatoka / Coral Coast
– Fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Tavua / Rakiraki
– Cloudy periods with some showers over Rakiraki. Fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers elsewhere. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Natadradave / Korovou
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 24, Max 29
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 24, Max 27
Yasawa / Mamanuca group
– Fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Labasa
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Savusavu
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 30
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Nabouwalu
– Fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Taveuni
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 31
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Lau and Lomaiviti Group
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 30
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Kadavu
– Cloudy periods with some showers. Rain and thunderstorms developing from later today.
– Min 22, Max 30
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 23, Max 27
Rotuma
– A strong wind warning remains in force for Rotuma waters and is now cancelled for land areas.
– Situation: A moist easterly wind flow prevails. A weak trough of low pressure is expected to affect the island from later today.
– Over waters: Easterly winds 20 to 25 knots, turning northeasterly and easing to 15 to 20 knots from tomorrow.
– Over land: Moderate to fresh easterly winds. Rough seas, becoming moderate to rough from tomorrow.
– Cloudy periods with some showers.
– Min 25, Max 30
– Outlook Wednesday: Occasional showers, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Min 25, Max 30
Note:
– A heavy rain alert is in force for the Fiji group. Expect frequent showers and the potential for flash flooding in low-lying areas, especially where downpours linger.
– For more information, check the Special Weather Bulletin at met.gov.fj/alerts. Carry a rain jacket, secure loose items, and drive carefully if you must head out when the rain is pouring.
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