Weather Update
Attention, Fiji! Grab your umbrellas and put on your rain boots because the weather is about to throw a party and everyone’s invited! As of 4:29 AM this Saturday, February 28, 2026, a HEAVY RAIN WARNING is in effect for the Western Division, Yasawa, and Mamanuca Groups, Kadavu, and the little neighbors around them. Don’t forget your flotation devices!
For those in Macuata and Northern Bua Provinces, keep your eyes peeled, as a HEAVY RAIN ALERT is also waving its flag. If you’re looking for more juicy details, swing by the Special Weather Bulletin for Heavy Rain – we’re not one to rain on your parade, but we do like to keep you informed!
Now, let’s talk about the winds. A STRONG WIND WARNING is blowing through the Western Division, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu, and their charming little islands. It’s also a breezy kind of day for the Lau and Lomaiviti Groups, so hold onto your hats—or whatever you have that might fly away!
What’s causing this blustery weather, you ask? A lazy trough of low pressure hanging around Fiji has decided it’s a great time for clouds and showers. And if you thought that was all, think again! Category 1 Tropical Cyclone URMIL is cruising over Vanuatu and may just decide to swing by for a visit. Expect some strong, moist northwesterly winds and rainbands that will be in full swing from later today.
Now, for your weekend forecast:
Western Division, Yasawa & Mamanuca Groups, Kadavu, and nearby islands: Expect intermittent showers, some heavy enough to justify a second cup of coffee, with a chance of thunder to spice things up. Winds will be moderate to fresh for now, but brace yourselves as they ramp up to strong speeds of around 45 km/h, with gusts that might just sweep you off your feet.
If you’re in Viti Levu, the interior and eastern parts are in for a wet and windy treat with isolated heavy falls and thunderstorms—a perfect excuse for a cozy day indoors. The rest of the group will see some clouds, with intermittent showers and possibly some evening excitement with thunderstorms.
For Sunday: More of the same! Strong northwesterly winds will continue their blustery dance with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h. Rain showers will be frequent, with a few collective thunderclaps making their grand appearances.
Here’s a quick weather snapshot:
– Navua/Suva/Nausori: Occasional showers and thunderstorms, temperatures hanging around 25 to 30 degrees.
– Natadradave/Korovou: Your weekend is looking wet with occasional heavy showers, same temps as above.
– Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Hold onto your hats; expect showers and stronger winds!
– Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: Rainy showers and winds strong enough to give your washing line a workout.
– Yasawa/Mamanuca: Repeating the wet and windy theme!
The same goes for the other divisions: keep an eye on those umbrellas, watch for flash flooding in low-lying areas, and enjoy the possible indoor adventures that come with a good storm!
Stay dry, Fiji, and may your rain dancing bring the sun out soon!
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