Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 5:30am on Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Brace yourselves, folks! A HEAVY RAIN ALERT is in effect for our friends in Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and the lovable smaller islands, as well as Lau and Lomaiviti groups. So if you’ve been thinking of dusting off that umbrella and taking it for a stroll, today’s your day!
What’s causing this downpour? A pesky low-pressure trough with a cloud party overhead is sneaking in from the north. It looks like it’s planning to hang out until Sunday. Just when you thought it was safe to go outside without your raincoat!
Forecast for the Fiji group leading up to midnight tonight: Expect the kind of rain that makes you feel like you’re living in a tropical adventure movie, with occasional thunderstorms thrown in for dramatic effect. Heavy falls are likely over Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and nearby islands in Lau and Lomaiviti. If you’re in Sigatoka-Korolevu, Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nasinu, Yasawa, or Mamanuca groups, a few showers will splash your plans, with a chance of local meteorological fireworks later tonight.
Meanwhile, elsewhere will experience mainly fine weather but expect the sky to throw a temper tantrum in the form of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, just to keep you on your toes. And keep an eye out for possible flash flooding in low-lying areas; those water caution signs are there for a reason!
Winds will be moderate, and seas might get a little rowdy in squalls, so hold on to your hats and maybe your surfboards too!
Outlook for Friday: Get ready for a day of occasional rain, heavy at times, with a few thunderstorms sneaking in—think of it as nature’s way of reminding you to keep your rain gear handy. Winds will stick around from the northwest to southeast, and seas will remain moderate, so pack your sea legs.
Quick Regional Rundown:
– **Navua / Suva / Nausori**: Showers rolling in, with a sprinkle of thunderstorms expected.
Min: 24, Max: 33.
– **Natadradave/Korovou**: Expect some showers; thunder and heavy rain are crashing the party later tonight.
Min: 24, Max: 33.
– **Sigatoka/Coral Coast**: Showers will come and go, but leave room for those thunderous guests.
Min: 24, Max: 33.
– **Nadi / Lautoka / Ba**: Mainly fine weather until the evening when showers and thunderstorms make an appearance.
Min: 24, Max: 34.
– **Yasawa/Mamanuca**: Showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for a splash of excitement.
Min: 24, Max: 34.
– **Labasa and Savusavu**: Rain and the occasional thunderclap are expected, so keep your rain dance ready!
Min: 24, Max: 29.
– **Rotuma**: HEAVY RAIN ALERT IN EFFECT! Gear up for the rain and thunderstorms party.
Min: 24, Max: 28.
So grab your cozy blankets, a good book, and maybe a little soup. It’s a great day to stay indoors while you ride out this wild weather! But remember, tomorrow will be a repeat performance, so don’t forget your umbrella if you venture out!
Leave a comment