Weather Update
Attention all you fabulous folks of Fiji! Gather ’round because we’ve got some weather gossip straight from the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi! As we kick off this weekend, a mischievous trough of low pressure has decided to make itself comfortable over our beautiful islands. And guess what? It’s brought along some cloud and showers to spice things up!
From now until midnight tomorrow, expect sporadic showers and a sprinkle of thunderstorms to shake things up, especially over places like Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and their little buddies, as well as Kadavu, Lau, and Lomaiviti. Heavy rain is a possibility, so maybe keep that “dance in the rain” plan on hold for now. Elsewhere, enjoy a partly cloudy day with a few late afternoon or evening showers—just enough to remind you to keep your umbrellas close!
Winds will start off as a friendly southerly to northwesterly breeze, but don’t be surprised if they flip to a more sophisticated southeasterly this evening. The seas will be moderate, which is just a nice way of saying they’re feeling a bit feisty!
Now casting our gaze towards Sunday, things are shaping up to be quite eventful. We’re looking at occasional heavy rain and a handful of thunderstorms hanging around the same areas as before. So don’t forget your galoshes, especially if you live in low-lying or flood-prone locales because localized heavy rain might just throw a spontaneous pool party.
For our fabulous Navua, Suva, and Nausori trio, brace yourselves for occasional showers and a few thunderstorms today—maxing out at a steamy 31°C. Tomorrow, we’ll chill down a teeny bit to a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 29°C. And for Sunday? We’re talking rain with a side of heavy falls. Perfect weather for those who fancy a lazy day indoors!
Now, the Coral Coast and Sigatoka areas will enjoy partly cloudy skies with a few cheeky afternoon showers and thunderstorms, but don’t worry; it’s always a good excuse to work on your rain dance skills.
For the bustling towns of Nadi, Lautoka, and Ba, anticipate a pleasant day with a max of 32°C, followed by a bit of rain later on—just to keep things interesting.
If you’re hanging out in Tavua or Rakiraki, expect similar vibes as the rest, with max temps of around 31°C. Same party, different locations!
The Yasawa and Mamanuca groupers can expect some thunderstorms to pop in as well, reaching a sizzling max of 33°C today.
As we shift focus to our northern champions like Labasa and Savusavu, you’ll experience some charm with occasional showers and a max temperature of 30°C. The forecast continues to encourage those creative indoor plans.
Moving on to Rotuma, a delightful southeasterly breeze will keep things relatively fine with a high of 33°C today, but keep an eye out for that sneaky shower tomorrow!
So there it is, folks! Mother Nature seems to have her mood swings, but a little rain never hurt anyone, right? Stay safe, and don’t forget to look up in case you need to dodge a few raindrops!
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