Weather Update
Greetings from the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi! It’s a cozy 5:30 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, and boy, do we have some weather news hot off the press!
First off, we’re sounding the alarm – we’re under a STRONG WIND WARNING for the adventurous land lovers of Macuata, Northern Bua, Cikobia, Taveuni, and their smaller island buddies, as well as the Lau and Lomaiviti groups. You might want to hold onto your hats, folks, because those winds are reaching speeds of up to 45 km/h! Better not let go, or you might end up as the next main character in a weather-related adventure story!
In addition, a HEAVY RAIN WARNING is draped over the northern and eastern parts of the Fiji group like an overly enthusiastic blanket at a family picnic. And don’t forget the rest of you over in Fiji – the HEAVY RAIN ALERT is up, so maybe fill your life jackets with snacks for the forecasted downpours!
What’s going on? An active trough of low pressure is slowly shuffling across the Fiji group, bringing cloud cover and showers that will be your unwanted guests until Thursday.
Here’s what to expect before the clock strikes midnight tonight:
Get ready for fresh to strong northwesterly winds up to 45 km/h in the usual suspects: Macuata, Northern Bua, Cikobia, Taveuni, Lau, and the Lomaiviti crowd. Tomorrow, the winds will ease off, probably off to a beach vacation.
And speaking of beaches, expect moderate to rough seas, perfect for practicing your ‘whoops’ as you dodge the occasional wave.
Heavy rain and the occasional thunderstorm will be making grand appearances over the Northern Division, Taveuni, Lau, and Lomaiviti – possibly causing some flash flooding. So, if you see puddles forming, try not to have an impromptu swimming contest in your backyard!
Let’s break down the local forecasts:
– **Navua / Suva / Nausori**: Say hello to occasional rain and some sassy thunderstorms. Tomorrow keep your umbrellas handy with a min of 24 and a max of 27. Showers will be easing up for Thursday.
– **Sigatoka/Coral Coast**: Occasional rain with sultry thunderstorms. Min: 24, Max: 29. Thursday calls for a bit of a relax in the rain situation.
– **Nadi / Lautoka / Ba**: Rinse and repeat – occasional rain and thunderstorms for tomorrow with a min of 24 and a max of 30. Thursday is looking a little calmer.
– **Tavua/Rakiraki**: Heavy rain is expected – perfect for dramatic movie scenes! Min: 24, Max: 30. Easing to showers Thursday.
– **Natadradave/Korovou**: Expect some rain and thunderstorms, with tomorrow’s temps hitting min: 25 and max: 28. Rain will ease on Thursday.
– **Yasawa/Mamanuca group**: The pattern continues with rain and thunderstorms. Tomorrow’s minis and maxes sit at 24 and 29, respectively.
– **Labasa**: It’s windy with heavy rain and thunderstorms rolling in. Min: 23, Max: 29. Rain may ease as we glide into Thursday.
– **Savusavu**: More rain with dramatic thunder – the perfect mood setter. Min: 24, Max: 28. Showers on Thursday.
– **Nabouwalu**: Again with the rain and thunderstorms. Tomorrow’s forecast peeks at min: 24, Max: 27. Showers lying in wait for Thursday.
– **Taveuni**: Strong winds and heavy rain – rain check on your picnic plans. Tomorrow min: 24, Max: 26. Showers gradually easing in the outlook.
– **Lau and Lomaiviti group**: Expect the wind and wet show as usual, with a min of 24 and max of 26. Showers will bow out slowly on Thursday.
– **Kadavu**: Occasional rain with some thunderstorms thrown in just for fun. Tomorrow’s min: 23, Max: 27.
– **Rotuma**: Heavy rain is your companion and strong winds are blowing a gale! Tomorrow’s forecast hits 25 and 28, with no sign of the rain letting up until Thursday.
Grab your umbrellas, hold tight to your hats, and stay tuned for the latest on the weather wonders ahead! Stay safe, Fiji!
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