Weather Update – Just Another Rainy Adventure
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 10:45 am on Thursday, the 26th of February 2026
Hold onto your umbrellas, folks! A heavy rain alert is waving its arms wildly for the Western Division. And if that wasn’t enough, a strong wind alert is joining the party too! It seems like the weather has decided to throw a little shindig, and everyone’s invited.
We’ve got a trough of low pressure lounging around Fiji with clouds and showers that are taking their sweet time to move on. Meanwhile, those moisture-laden winds from the north and northeast are hanging around like that one friend who never knows when to leave.
Here’s what you can expect before midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group:
– Occasional showers are expected to rain down over the Western Division, as well as the Interior and Eastern parts of our larger islands such as Navua, Suva, Nausori, and more. Expect some isolated heavy falls and the odd crack of thunder, because who doesn’t love the sound of nature reminding us it’s still in charge?
– Elsewhere, you’ll find a partly cloudy sky, with afternoon or evening surprises in the form of showers and thunderstorms. It’s as if the weather is saying, “Surprise! You thought you could escape the rain?”
– Those localized heavy falls may turn into flash flooding in low-lying areas, so make sure your rubber boots are on standby!
– Moderate north to northeast winds will keep things fresh – and by fresh, we mean breezy enough to ruffle your hair and your plans.
– Moderate to rough seas out there, so if you’re thinking of sailing, consider the weather as a consultant giving you a ‘maybe’ at best.
As for Saturday’s sneak peek:
For the Western Division, get ready for some more rain, with occasional heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms to shake things up. Expect the winds to be moderately strong, with average speeds of 40 km/h and gusts hitting up to 60 km/h – yes, hold onto that hat! The seas are definitely going to get rough, so perhaps save your beach vacation for a sunnier day.
For our beloved Navua, Suva, and Nausori areas, prepare for the same old occasional showers with the dramatic addition of isolated heavy falls and thunderstorms to keep things lively. Temperatures will be aiming for a max of 30 today, and a cozy 25 min and 30 max tomorrow. Saturday’s forecast is slightly more ambitious with a max of 31.
And for everyone else from Sigatoka to Savusavu, it’s a “rinse, repeat” situation. You’ll get occasional showers, isolated heavy falls, and some thunder to round it all out. Expect high hopes for sunshine dashed by rain clouds inviting themselves to the party.
Labasa and the Yasawa/Mamanuca group will also feel the love with those occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms brewing.
Let’s not forget our friends in Rotuma, who are facing fine weather for now, but those pesky brief showers are set to come crashing the scene later, as well as some swirly winds.
So, as you can see, it’s a wet and wild ride ahead, and it looks like the weather has quite the whimsical sense of humor. Time to embrace it all with a smile, a waterproof jacket, and perhaps a cup of hot cocoa. Enjoy the show!
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