Weather Update

Greetings, Fiji! It’s Monday, January 27, 2025, and let me tell you, it looks like Mother Nature has been busy practicing her showering skills.

Current Situation: An easterly wind flow is blowing through, which is just fancy talk for “not quite a breeze but also not a sauna.” Meanwhile, there’s a low-pressure trough coming in from the west, and it’s got rain and thunder on its mind, so hold onto your hats—literally!

Forecast for Tonight:

For our friends in Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Ra, Naitasiri, eastern Macuata, Cakaudrove, Kadavu, Taveuni, and those charming smaller islands: Expect occasional showers that may bring along some isolated thunderstorms looking to strut their stuff with heavy falls. They’re like the weather’s way of showing off!

For the rest of Fiji: You’ll have partly cloudy skies, a bit of sunshine trying to peek through, and some afternoon or evening showers with thunderstorms that may decide to join the party. Don’t be surprised by isolated heavy falls—they have a habit of showing up when least expected!

Remember to watch out, as those persistent localized heavy falls may turn low-lying, flood-prone areas into mini swimming pools. So perhaps save the flip-flops for another day?

It’s going to be hot and humid, with maximum temperatures peaking at a sizzling 31-34 degrees Celsius. Hydrate and be cautious—no one needs to end up like a melting popsicle!

Winds will be moderate, gently pulling from the east and changing to northeast tomorrow. But if Mother Nature turns on the heavy rains and thunderstorms, expect gusty wind conditions that could make your hair stand on end.

Outlook for Tuesday: Just as a reminder, more rain is on the horizon, with a few thunderous guests showing up over most parts of the country. Enjoy the moderate east to northerly winds, and again, seas will be moderate.

Regional Forecasts:

Navua/Suva/Nausori: Showers and isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls—like a weather buffet with all those delicious options!

Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: Partly cloudy conditions with some afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms. Again, expect those cheeky isolated heavy falls.

Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Partly cloudy with the classic afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms—crafty little showers, aren’t they?

Tavua/Rakiraki: Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms, particularly over Rakiraki. Elsewhere, it’s partly cloudy with afternoon delights of rain.

Yasawa/Mamanuca Group: Expect some party clouds, afternoon and evening showers with thunderstorms that might want the spotlight.

Labasa, Savusavu, Lau, Lomaiviti, and Kadavu: All see occasional showers and thunderstorms—heavy falls included. Bring your umbrellas!

Rotuma: Watching out for a tricky trough of low pressure with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Moderate easterly winds will keep things breezy!

So there you have it, folks! Stay dry, keep the umbrellas handy, and enjoy the lovely weather.