Weather Alert
Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood National Weather Forecasting Centre, Nadi.
Published at 10:45 AM on the whimsical Wednesday of January 28th, 2026.
Grab your umbrellas and hold onto your hats, folks! A HEAVY RAIN WARNING has officially crash-landed over the Fiji Group, and it’s ready to party! Meanwhile, a STRONG WIND WARNING is loitering around the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Northern Vanua Levu, and that’s just the first half of the guest list!
What’s cooking in the atmosphere? An active trough of low pressure, accompanied by some moody clouds and dramatic rain, is set to sweep in from the west later today. But fret not, our trusty northeast wind flow is still keeping it cool over the country for now.
Here’s what you can expect before the clock strikes midnight tomorrow across our tropical paradise:
– Moderate to fresh northeast winds breezing through before the winds decide to throw a curveball and switch to the northwest later in the day. Expect gusty whirlwinds of up to 55km/h, and if you’re in the Yasawa, Mamanuca, or specific coastal areas, hold on tight because gusts can reach up to 85km/h. Yes, that’s more wind than a blender on max speed!
– Seas get a little grumpy too, so moderate to rough waters will be the vibe from later today.
Now here’s the daily scoop on rain:
Today: Expect your sky to throw its moody shades of gray, with some showers snoozing over Suva, Nasinu, Nausori, and other parts of the group. Elsewhere? Well, you might see a bit of sunshine, but don’t be surprised if it decides to shower on your parade in the afternoon or evening.
And don’t forget, the skies are expected to dramatically start shedding tears from the west later in the day!
Tomorrow: It’s a classic case of ‘occasional rain and annoying thunderstorms’. Localized heavy falls may cause low lying areas to ditch puddles akin to swimming pools, but don’t worry, the rain is expected to take a snooze later.
Looking ahead to Friday: A calmer scene with just brief showers more than eager to make an appearance over the southernless parts of the islands, while the rest of you will enjoy some sweet sunshine.
Specific area forecasts:
For the big city area of Navua / Suva / Nausori:
– Today: You’re looking at cloudy spells with some showers.
– Tonight’s lows will be around 24°C but expect things to sizzle up to 31°C today.
– Tomorrow: Get ready for occasional rain and a tackle of thunderstorms. Things should mellow out by the end of the day.
– Friday is shaping up to be nice and fine with a sprinkle of afternoon activities.
For sweet Natadradave/Korovou:
– Today: Same cloudy deal with showers, and temp teasing between 24°C to 31°C.
– Tomorrow: More of the rain and thunder show, easing up later.
For the beautiful spot of Sigatoka/Coral Coast:
– Today: Expect a little whirlwind fun with northwest winds up to 55km/h later.
– It’ll be a fine day until those sneaky showers come up this afternoon.
For the Nadi / Lautoka / Ba trio:
– Watch out for those surprising gusts later today, but the sun should still shine warmly until that rain creeps in later.
For all places like Yasawa, Mamanuca, Labasa, and more—brace yourselves for those thrilling northwest winds and remember: each area has its personality when it comes to showers!
And let’s not forget Rotuma, where winds and waves are living it up, and possibly crashing your beach day plans with occasional heavy rain and some roguish thunder.
So keep those umbrellas handy, stay safe out there, and remember, even in a rainstorm, a smile is your best accessory!
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