Rough Seas Ahead: Fiji Issues Strong Wind Warning

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A strong wind warning has been issued for all Fiji Waters this upcoming weekend. The Fiji Meteorological Services announced that rough seas are anticipated to develop. Sailors and fishermen are strongly advised to take precautions and avoid venturing into rough waters.

Current conditions show an east to southeast wind flow affecting the Fiji area, coinciding with a trough of low pressure to the south. By midday today, east to southeast winds are expected to reach 20 to 25 knots, bringing rough seas and moderate southerly swells.

Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecasted for several regions, including:

– Serua-Namosi
– Navua-Suva-Nausori-Tailevu
– Naitasiri, Ra-Rakiraki
– Eastern Macuata
– Southern Bua
– Cakaudrove
– Kadavu
– Lau
– Lomaiviti groups

Other areas will likely see cloudy periods with showers and potential isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon or evening. This weather pattern is expected to persist across all divisions and outer islands with isolated thunderstorms likely on Saturday afternoons and evenings.


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