Weather Alert
Brought to you by the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi, and yes, we’re awake at 5:30am on Tuesday, January 20, 2026!
Situation: There’s a sneaky trough of low pressure lurking just to the west of the Fiji group, bringing along its entourage of clouds and showers. It’s like the weather couldn’t find the right party, so now we’re stuck with this moist northwest wind flowing through.
Forecast until midnight tonight for the Fiji group: Expect some cloudy periods and showers to party over Natadola, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, the Yasawa Islands, and Mamanucas. If you’re in the interiors of Ba and Ra, Naitasiri, or Tailevu North, grab an umbrella—it’s going to be a wet one!
On the bright side, Bua, Lekutu, Dreketi, Seaqaqa, Labasa, Namuka, Udu Point, and the beautiful Taveuni and surrounding islands will see mostly fine weather, with just a few brief showers. Meanwhile, the rest of us will enjoy fine weather too—until the afternoon or evening showers decide to make an appearance, followed by some potential dramatic thunderstorms that may lead to localized flash flooding. So, if you see a cloud looking suspicious, it might be time to find some high ground!
Expect moderate northwest to northeast winds and seas that are just choppy enough to remind you that nature is in charge.
Outlook for Wednesday: Showers will again figure prominently over the usual suspects—Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, and more. They’ll also pop in to say hi in Bua, Lecutu, Labasa, and Taveuni.
Let’s break down specific regions:
– Navua/Suva/Nausori: Prepare for some sunshine, but don’t forget your umbrella for those afternoon showers. It’s like a weather rollercoaster!
Min: 24, Max: 31.
– Natadradave/Korovou: A sunny day breaks up with a dash of afternoon thunderstorms.
Min: 24, Max: 29.
– Sigatoka/Coral Coast: You’ll mostly enjoy sunshine, but those afternoon showers could throw a curveball.
Min: 23, Max: 30.
– Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: More clouds than sunshine today, with some thunderstorms adding to the excitement.
Min: 23, Max: 30.
– Tavua/Rakiraki: Clouds and showers at your doorstep!
Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Yasawa/Mamanuca: Get ready for clouds and a sprinkling of rain—but those storms might keep things interesting.
Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Labasa: Brief showers will pass by; keep your eyes on the sky for those thunderstorms!
Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Savusavu: A fine day that takes a twist with thunderstorm clouds rolling in.
Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Nabouwalu: A mix of fine weather and afternoon thunderstorms awaits.
Min: 24, Max: 29.
– Taveuni: Get your umbrellas ready; thunderstorms could be on the way!
Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Lau and Lomaiviti: Prepare for clouds and showers—nature loves to keep us on our toes!
Min: 24, Max: 30.
– Kadavu: Fine weather ruled today, but don’t get too comfortable; thunderstorms are headed your way.
Min: 24, Max: 29.
– Rotuma: A lovely northerly flow keeps things fine with brief showers on the side.
Min: 24, Max: 31.
So, there you have it! Keep those umbrellas ready, and don’t forget to enjoy nature’s show as we roll through this whimsical weather week!
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