Weather Shenanigans Alert

Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 5:30 AM on January 24th, 2025

Situation: Hold onto your hats, folks! A moist northeast wind flow has decided to join the party, and it brought along a friend – a very low-pressure trough headed our way from the southwest. This duo is expected to turn our skies cloudy and drench us with showers until tomorrow. Don’t worry if you forgot your umbrella; consider it your surprise workout for the day!

Forecast Until Midnight Tonight for the Fiji Gang:
In the spectacular regions of Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Ra, Naitasiri, eastern Macuata, Cakaudrove, Kadavu, Taveuni, and their smaller island buddies, as well as Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups: We’re looking at a mix of cloudy moments with some sneaky showers, plus a dash of afternoon or evening thunderstorms – because who doesn’t love a little dramatic flair? Isolated heavy falls are on the menu, potentially leading to some flash flooding in low-lying areas.

For the rest of Fiji:
Partly cloudy with surprise afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could come knocking – ideally not when you’re wearing white! Keep your raincoat at the ready, especially in flood-prone areas.

Expect a hot and humid extravaganza, with temperatures soaring to 33-35 degrees Celsius. Bring on the sweat!

Moderate east to northeast winds will make an appearance, with gusty conditions lending some excitement during heavy showers and thunderstorms. The seas? Moderate, so hold onto your snorkeling gear!

Saturday Outlook:
Get ready for occasional rain and a few pesky thunderstorms over Yasawa Group, Northern, interior, and eastern Viti Levu. For our friends in Ra, Rakiraki, Tailevu, Suva, and the Coral Coast – you’re in for a treat! Elsewhere, it’ll be partly cloudy with some isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially as the day winds down.

Moving to specific locales:

For Navua / Suva / Nausori: It’s cloudy with some showers and a touch of afternoon or evening thunderstorm drama. Heavy rainfall expected to join the fun.
Outlook for Saturday: More of that occasional rain and thunderstorm fun. Heavy falls could still sneak in.

For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba: Partly cloudy with some afternoon or evening surprises in the form of showers and thunderstorms. Bring an umbrella – you’ll need it.
Outlook for Saturday: Partly cloudy with the same mischievous evening showers and thunderstorms, plus heavy falls.

For the beautiful Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Cloudy periods, some cheeky showers, and afternoon or evening thunderstorms with heavy rain likely today.
Saturday’s special: Occasional rain and a few thunderstorms. elsewhere, it hugs the partly cloudy vibe.

For Tavua/ Rakiraki: Expect cloudy periods teaming up with showers and thunderstorms for dramatic effect.
Outlook for Saturday: There’s some occasional rain and thunderstorms in the Rakiraki arena.

For Yasawa/Mamanuca group: Cloudy moments with some showers and a mix of afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
For Saturday: Occasional rain and a few thunderstorm surprises in the Yasawa group.

For Labasa: Partly cloudy with afternoon or evening showers, plus those notorious thunderstorms dropping by.
Outlook for Saturday: Occasional rain and it’s a show-stopping thunderstorm ticket again.

In Savusavu, it’s looking cloudy with a few showers and some thunderstorm entertainment coming your way. Expect the same on Saturday.

For Lau and Lomaiviti group: Cloudy periods, a sprinkling of showers and that pesky thunderstorm mixed in.
Outlook for Saturday: Occasional rain and a few thunderstorms expected.

For Kadavu: Cloudy times ahead with some showers and those sneaky thunderstorms.
Outlook for Saturday: Expect partly cloudy skies with the chance for afternoon or evening showers.

For our friends in Rotuma: The action involves some occasional rain and a few thunderstorms while winds from the east to northeast blow gently by.
Saturday forecast: Cloudy periods, some showers, and isolated thunderstorms make for an exciting time ahead!

Remember, folks, embrace the weather! Keep your umbrellas handy, don your galoshes, and don’t forget – a little rain never hurt anyone (at least not if you have a dry spot to return to)!