Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 10:45 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026
Grab your umbrellas and life vests, folks! A HEAVY RAIN WARNING is currently in effect across the Fiji Group. This means that the skies might suddenly decide to throw a surprise water party, so it’s best to be prepared!
On top of that, we’ve also got a FLASH FLOOD ALERT for the Western Division stretching from Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a little “surprise pool party” at home, now might just be the moment to learn how to float!
And not to forget, a STRONG WIND WARNING is dancing through the land areas of the Western Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Kadavu and neighboring small islands, as well as Lau and Lomaiviti groups, Macuata, Bua, Taveuni, and nearby smaller islands. So, hold onto your hats (and your laundry)!
Here’s the scoop on the situation: Tropical Cyclone URMIL, currently hanging out about 480 kilometers southwest of Kadavu, is behaving like that one friend who can’t take a hint and keeps crashing the party. It’s moving southeast and is currently sprinkling the western and southern parts of Fiji with its active rain bands and strong northwesterly winds.
Here’s what you can expect until midnight tomorrow:
For the Western Division (Including Yasawa and Mamanuca):
Brace yourselves for strong north to northwest winds averaging about 45 km/hr, with gusts reaching up to 75 km/hr—time to hold onto your pool floats! Winds will chill out a bit tomorrow.
For Macuata and Bua Province:
They’re in for moderate to fresh north to northwest winds, escalating to strong gusts around 40 km/hr with gusts up to 60 km/hr. Seas are looking rough to very rough out there, so it’s a perfect time to practice your best “I’m not scared” face.
For everyone else in Fiji:
Expect moderate to fresh north to northwesterly winds that might surprise you with a gust here and there, along with the occasional rain—don’t worry, it’s not your fault if you do a little rain dance!
Forecast for Tuesday: More of the same—occasional rain with the chance of heavy bursts and a few surprise thunderstorms. Keep your raincoat handy, folks!
Now for some localized updates:
Navua / Suva / Nausori:
Get ready for some rain—heavy at times and a chance of thunder! Max today: 30. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Natadradave/Korovou:
Rain? Yep. Thunder? You bet! Max today: 30. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Sigatoka/Coral Coast:
Strong winds and rain are the stars of the show today, with a Max of 30 degrees. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:
Expect winds that could, at the very least, temporarily fly your kite. Heavy rain may come to play as well. Max today: 30. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Tavua/Rakiraki:
Hold onto your hats! Winds are strong, and rain is coming in. Max today: 30. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Yasawa/Mamanuca:
Hurricane force winds (slightly exaggerated, but you get the idea) are expected. Rain and potential thunderstorms are also on the menu! Max today: 30. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Labasa, Savusavu, Nabouwalu, Taveuni, Lau and Lomaiviti, and Kadavu:
You’re not off the hook! Strong winds, rain, and thunder are in your forecast as well, with Max temperatures hovering around 30 and minimal disturbances expected tomorrow.
Rotuma:
Attention! A HEAVY RAIN ALERT is singing its own tune out there. Expect occasional rain that’s heavy at times, plus thunderstorms for good measure. Max today: 30. Tomorrow: Min 25, Max 30.
Remember, if the weather gets too wild, it might be time to pay attention to your favorite couch and binge-watch a good show. Stay safe and dry, everyone!
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