Weather Update
Greetings, Fijians! Buckle up your umbrellas and prepare for a little rain dance—it’s time for the weather forecast!
The good news is that the heavy rain warning previously hovering over our Northern Division, Lau, Lomaiviti Groups, Kadavu, the little islands nearby, and the eastern half of Viti Levu has been downgraded to an alert. That’s the meteorological equivalent of telling a toddler they can have a cookie but only after dinner.
However, don’t start packing your picnic basket just yet! A flash flood alert is still waving its red flag, especially in those low-lying and flood-prone areas of the eastern half of Viti Levu—think of it as a friendly reminder from Mother Nature to keep your flotations handy.
What’s brewing in the skies? Well, a trough of low pressure is hanging around, slowly drifting east. By tomorrow, it will be outta here, leaving behind some cloud and occasional showers. You could say it’s playing the world’s slowest game of hide and seek.
Now, let’s dive into today’s forecast—because who doesn’t want to know when to step outside without a swimming suit?
In the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti, Kadavu, and the eastern half of Viti Levu, expect some occasional rain—like that persistent roommate who keeps asking to borrow your stuff—heavy at times with a few thunderstorms thrown in for dramatic effect. But fear not! This rain will eventually ease up to showers later today, just in case you were planning a sunset stroll.
For those in other regions, expect a mix of cloudy periods and some showers—especially as the evening approaches and the temptation for hot cocoa rises. Isolated heavy falls might pop up here and there, but nothing too alarming yet.
Now, if you see localized heavy falls, do remember that they might cause flash flooding, so it’s best to avoid paddling in the puddles if possible. And let’s not forget the winds—moderate to fresh ones will keep the air moving, so don’t forget your hat!
Looking ahead to Sunday, it keeps on clouding up, especially over the southern parts and interior of Viti Levu, with a sprinkle of showers in the mix. But fear not, for the rest of Fiji should enjoy quite a fine day, with just a clumsy shower or two making an appearance in the afternoon or evening.
For regional highlights:
– Navua/Suva/Nausori: Occasional rain today, easing to showers. Sunday looks similar!
– Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Expect some clouds and showers, bring an umbrella.
– Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: Cloudy today with afternoon showers and a Sunday of potential sunshine.
– Tavua/Rakiraki: Rainy times today with a similar Sunday forecast.
– Yasawa/Mamanuca: Clouds will visit, bringing showers especially later in the day.
– Rotuma: Occasional showers, because, why not—everyone loves a good splash!
So, there you go! Keep those umbrellas at the ready (or at least within a dry reach), and may the rain bring you good fortune and fresh gardenias in your backyard!
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