Weather Update
From the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
Issued at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Alright, weather enthusiasts and casual bystanders, let’s dive into our forecast, shall we? Picture this: a lazy trough of low pressure is lounging about just east of Fiji, while the northwesterly winds are feeling a tad damp over our Northern and Eastern divisions. Meanwhile, the rest of us are being swept along by a swanky southwesterly breeze. Oh, and heads up! Another weak trough is hoping to join the party later today.
So, what’s on the horizon for the Fiji group before the clock strikes midnight?
You can expect some cloudy periods, along with a few showers to keep Macuata, Northern Bua, Yasawa, Lau and Lomaiviti groups feeling cozy. Flip over to Serua-Namosi, Sigatoka, Nadi-Lautoka-Ba, Tavua-Rakiraki, and other interior spots, and guess what? The sun is shining apart from a sprinkle of brief showers. Essentially, we’re embracing a balance of sun with a touch of liquid romance across most of Fiji, with some swoon-worthy afternoon or evening showers making a grand entrance.
Winds will be moderate to fresh, so it’s the perfect day for kite-flying—unless you prefer to stay indoors and dodge the odd rain shower developing. Oh, and don’t forget about the seas—they might get a little moderate to rough, so take care if you’re venturing out on the waves!
Now, looking ahead to Friday: prepare for a dramatic twist! The clouds will be getting cozy again, with showers and even some isolated thunderstorms making guest appearances across various places. Winds will still be showing off their fresh and moderate moves, and the seas, well, they’ll continue their moderate to rough routine.
Let’s break it down for different locations:
**Navua / Suva / Nausori:** Fine weather—save for those sneaky afternoon or evening showers lurking nearby.
**Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:** A charming day awaits, but don’t be surprised by a few brief showers joining in later.
**Sigatoka/Coral Coast:** Same story—beautifully fine with a couple of sudden shower crashes from late afternoon onwards.
**Tavua/Rakiraki:** It’s all good vibes here, just a few short showers to keep things interesting.
**Yasawa/Mamanuca group:** Some cloud cover and showers are expected, but don’t worry, it won’t rain on your parade all day!
**Labasa:** Cloudy with showers, but hey, it’s all part of the weather show!
**Savusavu:** Looking clear and lovely until those afternoon showers decide to crash the party.
**Lau/Lomaiviti:** A bit cloudy with showers making some appearances.
**Kadavu:** Mostly fine with brief showers on a gentle visit.
**Rotuma:** Gear up! It’s going to be an active day with occasional rain and a sprinkle of thunder.
As we wrap this up, remember, when the weather gets a bit moody, just grab a cup of coffee, find a cozy spot, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your home. Happy weather watching!
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