A slow-moving trough of low pressure to the west of Fiji, combined with a moist easterly wind flow, will keep many parts of the group cloudy with showers and the chance of isolated thunderstorms into tomorrow. The heaviest, most persistent rain is expected over Kadavu, nearby smaller islands and the southern Lau group, where occasional heavy falls may occur before easing later today.
Cloudy periods with some showers are likely across the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Serua‑Namosi, Navua‑Suva‑Nausori, Tailevu‑Naitasiri, Ra‑Rakiraki, southern Bua and Cakaudrove provinces, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, and parts of the northern Lau and Lomaiviti groups. Elsewhere conditions will be partly cloudy with afternoon or evening showers; isolated thunderstorms and brief heavy falls are possible in the afternoons and evenings for many areas.
Localized heavy falls could lead to flash flooding in low‑lying and flood‑prone locations, so residents in susceptible areas should take care during heavier downpours. Winds are expected to be moderate easterly, fresh at times, with moderate to rough seas around the group. The outlook for Sunday remains similar, with some showers across the central and eastern islands and moderate to fresh easterly winds, gusty at times.
Local details: Navua, Suva and Nausori will see cloudy periods with showers and afternoon or evening thunderstorms (today’s maximum 31°C; tomorrow’s low 23°C, high 31°C); Natadradave and Korovou similar (max around 30–31°C); Yasawa and Mamanuca expect cloudy periods with showers and possible afternoon or evening thunderstorms (max 31°C); Sigatoka and the Coral Coast, and Nadi, Lautoka and Ba, should have partly cloudy conditions with afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms possible (Nadi/Lautoka/Ba max 32°C). Tavua and Rakiraki, Labasa, Savusavu, Nabouwalu and Taveuni are forecast cloudy periods or partly cloudy spells with afternoon/evening showers and isolated heavy falls possible (typical highs around 30–33°C). Lau and Lomaiviti will see occasional showers, with heavier falls over southern Lau easing later today; Kadavu will experience occasional showers with isolated thunderstorms and heavy falls, easing later today. Rotuma remains under a moist easterly flow with occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms and moderate easterly winds.
Boaters and those planning coastal activities should expect moderate to rough seas and monitor conditions; people in low‑lying or flood‑prone areas should be prepared for short periods of heavy rain that could cause localised flooding. Check updates from the National Weather Forecasting Centre for any changes.
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