Weather Update

Well, folks, gather round because the weather gods have a little mischief planned for us in Fiji! As of our latest intel at 7:30 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, we’re seeing a delightful dance of moist winds from the east-northeast making their way through our beautiful islands. Meanwhile, a sneaky trough of low pressure is heading our way from the southwest, bringing along more clouds and showers than a soggy sponge!

Here’s what you can expect before the clock strikes midnight:

For our lovely crew in Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Ra, Naitasiri, eastern Macuata, Cakaudrove, Kadavu, Taveuni, and the nearby gang of smaller islands, prepare yourselves for a show! Occasional showers will crash the party, and don’t be surprised if a few thunderstorms think it’s a great time to make an appearance with some heavy downpours. Just a friendly reminder: localized heavy rainfall could turn those low-lying areas into your very own water park.

For the rest of Fiji, the sky is letting us have a cloudy day with a few showers thrown into the mix. Expect those afternoon or evening downpours to come with a bang as thunderstorms join the fun. Once again, localized heavy showers may lead to a sudden dip in your backyard – use caution if you tend to wander into flood-prone areas.

As we crank up the heat, temperatures are set to reach a toasty 32-35 degrees Celsius, ensuring we all sweat like we’re in a sauna. The winds? They’ll be moderate from the northeast with a dash of gustiness wherever the thunder plays.

Now for Monday’s forecast – the plot thickens! We’re looking at more occasional rain with a side of thunderstorms spreading over most of the country later on. Expect moderate easterly winds playing a game of musical chairs, shifting gradually to the north, and remember to keep your sea legs ready for moderate to rough waves!

Let’s zoom in on some specific locations:

– Navua/Suva/Nausori: Get ready for those occasional showers and thunderstorms—don’t forget your umbrella!
– Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: It’s a cloudy day, but those heavy showers and thunderstorms will make sure you know they’re around in the afternoon or evening.
– Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Similar vibes with cloudy periods and a promise of heavy showers and thunderstorms—and yes, we mean those pesky ones again.
– Tavua/Rakiraki: Keep an eye out as Rakiraki could see some isolated thunderstorms and heavy falls. Fun times!
– Yasawa/Mamanuca: Cloudy periods with some standard shower action. Every now and then, thunderstorms like to crash the party.
– Labasa and Savusavu: Occasional showers, and those thunderstorms are back in town—soggy but fabulous!
– Lau and Lomaiviti, and Kadavu: Expect the spotlight on occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms—just in case the audience needed a little more excitement!
– And for our lovely Rotuma: Moderate easterly winds will cast over you, dancing along with some clouds and maybe a sprinkle of isolated thunderstorms.

So, batten down the hatches and keep those raincoats handy folks— a juicy forecast awaits!