Ladies and gentlemen, gather round and get ready for a weather report that might just blow you away (and not just because of the winds)!
The National Weather Forecasting Centre has issued a STRONG WIND WARNING for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and those ‘find it hard to get noticed’ smaller islands nearby, along with our friends in the Northern Lau Group. So, if you’ve been thinking of taking that kite out for a spin, I suggest you reconsider—unless you enjoy kite-flying at 70km/hr!
But wait, there’s more! A HEAVY RAIN WARNING is blanketing the entire Fiji group—yes, forecasted rain so heavy it might just have you trading your flip-flops for boots. Don’t forget your umbrella, unless you want to audition for the latest epic flood adventure!
So what’s causing all this fun? A tropical depression (TD03F) is hanging out about 640 km west-northwest of Yasawa I Rara, and like an overly attached friend, it’s drifting east-southeast at about 10 km/hr towards our shores. It seems this friend brought along a bit of rain, wind, and the promise of a raucous party until at least Thursday!
Now, let’s break it down for the Fiji group as we approach midnight tomorrow. Expect fresh to strong northerly winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/hr, with gusts potentially hitting 70 km/hr. Your hair may become a wild homage to the messy bun trend, especially around Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and the northern Lau Group.
In the seas, moderate to rough conditions are expected, so save the underwater plans for calmer days. And rain? Oh, expect plenty of that! We’re talking about heavy downpours and some fun lightning activities over the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Northern Viti Levu, and more. Don’t worry, though, it should ease up to regular showers by later tomorrow—just enough to keep everything lush and green!
The outlook for Thursday hints at more showers and isolated heavy falls with a thunderclap here and there over eastern Viti Levu and the southern parts of Vanua Levu, Lau and Lomaiviti group. Meanwhile, if you’re on the western side, partly cloudy skies will be keeping you company.
Now for the digits:
– **For Navua / Suva / Nausori**: Expect rain, and potentially an exciting thunderstorm. High of 28 today, low of 23 tonight, with a repeat performance of 29 tomorrow.
– **For Natadradave/Korovou**: Same story—lots of rain and a showy thunderstorm. Hold on to that high of 29 tomorrow!
– **For Sigatoka / Coral Coast**: Rain is expected to ease from showers to clearer skies by tomorrow. High of 28 today.
– **For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba**: Rain is the name of the game! Enjoy your 28 today, and tomorrow’s 29 will keep the spirits high!
– **For Labasa & Savusavu**: Strong winds and heavy rain are paying a visit. Just like your annoying relative that overstays their welcome. High of 28.
– **For the Yasawa/Mamanuca group**: Thunderstorms might bring the drama today, but they’ll eventually make way for showers.
– **For Rotuma**: The rain party continues! High of 28 and possibly staying that way—the only consistency in this weather!
So, there you have it! Weather ready for all your adventuring needs, just remember to bring your sense of humor along with your umbrella as these rain clouds crash the party! Stay safe, and may the winds be ever in your favor!
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