Weather Update
Issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi at 7:30 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025
Attention, fellow sunshine lovers! You might want to swap your swim trunks for an umbrella because a HEAVY RAIN ALERT is in full swing for the eastern half of Viti Levu. This includes the lovely folks from Serua and Namosi all the way to Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Cakaudrove, and southern Bua, plus our friends in Lau, Lomaiviti, and Kadavu. Fun fact: the rain might just be the best excuse to stay indoors!
What’s happening? A lazy trough of low pressure is lounging over the Fiji islands, taking its sweet time to move east. It’s brought some cloud cover, showers, and rain that will hang around for a few days like that friend who overstays their welcome.
Forecast until midnight tomorrow: Expect occasional rain (heavy about as often as your neighbor tries to start a conversation) and a few thunderstorms to spice things up over Lau and Lomaiviti, Kadavu and their tiny island pals, the eastern half of Viti Levu, Cakaudrove, and southern Bua. The rest of Fiji? Well, you might catch a break with fine weather—just be ready for the surprise visit of afternoon or evening showers.
For those in the Western part of Viti Levu and the southern area of Vanua Levu, expect some thunder and lightning as they throw a mini tantrum of rain—because why not?
Warning: localized heavy falls could turn low-lying and flood-prone areas into miniature swimming pools. So, if you’re in one of those spots, pack your floaties!
As for the winds, they’ll be moderate from the east, with gusts that might challenge your umbrella’s integrity during those downpours. The seas are in a moderate mood, so prepare your sea legs if you’re venturing out.
Looking ahead to Sunday: More rain and fun thunderstorms are on the docket, especially over Lau, Lomaiviti, eastern Viti Levu, Kadavu, and their neighboring islands. But don’t fret—this rain will eventually behave and ease to mere showers later in the day. Just keep the poncho handy!
City-by-City Forecasts:
For Navua / Suva / Nausori: Occasional rain and heavy thunderstorms—grab a cozy blanket!
Outlook for Sunday: A continuation of occasional rain and the same charming thunderstorms.
For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba: Fine weather apart from some cheeky afternoon showers and thunderstorms—time to bring out the rain dance!
Outlook for Sunday: Expect a repeat of the fine weather with some mischievous afternoon showers.
For Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Looking fine, but don’t be surprised if afternoon thunderstorms pop up like popcorn!
Outlook for Sunday: Again, keep an eye out for friendly afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
For Tavua/Rakiraki: The occasional rain will make Rakiraki feel loved with some heavy falls.
Outlook for Sunday: Repeat scene for Rakiraki and fine elsewhere, with those pesky showers hanging around.
For Yasawa/Mamanuca group: Fine times ahead but beware of an isolated afternoon shower or two!
Outlook for Sunday: Same sunny vibes with a dash of isolated showers and thunderstorms.
For Labasa: Expect some cloud cover with a chance of showers and drama from a few thunderstorms—stay tuned!
Outlook for Sunday: Clearing up, but who knows when a shower or thunderstorm might drop by!
For Savusavu: The rain will continue its visit with a few thunderstorms tagging along.
Outlook for Sunday: Just some occasional rain with a thunderous guest appearance.
For Lau/ Lomaiviti: Occasional rain with emphasis on heavy showers and some dramatic thunderstorms.
Outlook for Sunday: Still keeping the rain party going with a few thunderous surprises.
For Kadavu: You guessed it! Occasional rain and thunderstorms will make things interesting.
Outlook for Sunday: More of the same!
For Rotuma: A low-pressure trough is up to some mischief here too.
Expect occasional showers with some nighttime thunder.
Outlook for Sunday: Cloudy with chances of surprise showers and thunder.
So, gear up, stay safe, and remember: when life gives you rain, dance like no one’s watching (unless your neighbors are, then maybe just twirl!).
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