Weather Update
Brought to you by the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi
Timestamp: 5:30am on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Good morning, Fiji! Brace yourselves for a weather rollercoaster today! We’ve got the clouds rolling in as if they heard there’s a party in the Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Ra-Naitasiri, and a few other spots like eastern Macuata and Cakaudrove. Expect a few showers to gatecrash the festivities, but don’t worry, they usually leave by dinner time.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, it’ll be smooth sailing – unless you’re in for some afternoon or evening shenanigans like thunderstorms. These boisterous guests might come crashing in with heavy rain, so if you’re low lying and flood prone, make sure to keep your floaties handy! The winds are set to be moderate and from the northeast, like a shy friend at a party trying not to steal the spotlight. And let’s not forget our moderate seas – an ideal day for a float, with a splash of excitement via those friendly thunderstorms.

Looking ahead to Wednesday: The clouds are still hanging around, plotting their next move! Expect some brief showers over the same regions, while the rest of the islands will have pocketfuls of fine weather—just watch out for those mischievous evening thunderstorms that are bound to steal the scene.

Now let’s break it down by area:

For Navua / Suva / Nausori:
Get ready for cloudy spells with some showers, plus afternoon or evening thunderstorms that might just show up uninvited.

For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:
Fine weather will be mostly on your guest list, minus a few afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms—sure to add a splash of drama!

For Sigatoka/Coral Coast:
Just like Nadi, you’re looking at good weather, but those cheeky afternoon or evening thunderstorms are expected to roll in later.

For Tavua/Rakiraki:
A mix of cloudy periods and showers will be your reality, especially heavy thunderstorms in Rakiraki. But don’t worry, the fine weather will poke through elsewhere!

For Yasawa/Mamanuca group:
You’ve hit the jackpot with fine weather too, though those sly afternoon storms might make surprise appearances.

For Labasa:
Cloudy spells and afternoon thunderstorms await, so you’ll have something to chat about if the weather turns dramatic!

For Savusavu:
Expect clouds with showers today and a chance of thunderstorms, adding a little umph to your evening plan.

For Lau and Lomaiviti group:
Clouds will rain on the parade with showers and thunderstorms expected. Hold onto your hats!

For Kadavu:
More fine weather alongside afternoon showers and potential thunderstorms, because why not?

Lastly for Rotuma:
You’re feeling the influence of the northern breezes and a slow-moving trough. Brace for showers and the occasional thunderstorm thrown in for good measure.

Outlook for Wednesday looks cloudy with brief showers for those mentioned areas. Keep your umbrellas close, everyone, and let’s weather this day with some good humor and perhaps a dance in the rain!