Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi
Well, folks, hold onto your umbrellas because we’ve got quite the weather circus happening! The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been cancelled for the Southern and interior parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, so take a deep breath and rejoice. And while you’re at it, check out the new special bulletin about those pesky thunderstorms – they’re making a return for a rainy encore!
Currently, we’ve got a rather lazy trough of low pressure lounging over the southern regions, like a cat on a sunny windowsill, just hanging out. This trough means we’re in for some cloud cover and showers that will be crashing the party in the southern and eastern parts of the country for the next few days.
Tonight’s forecast for the Fiji group? Expect the occasional shower and a few thunderstorms to add some dramatic flair to your evening. If you’re in the Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Kadavu, or any of the neighboring islands, you’re likely to snag an isolated heavy downpour before the night is over. The thunderstorms are putting on their best show this afternoon, so grab some popcorn!
Now, let’s talk about the potential of flash flooding in low-lying areas. If you’re living in these zones, keep your floaties close – just in case! The winds will be feeling moderately fresh from the east to southeast, offering a gusty experience during those heavy showers. And if you’re thinking of hitting the ocean, expect moderate to rough seas. So maybe hold off on that surf lesson for now?
Looking ahead to Saturday, things will remain lively with sporadic showers and a few thunderstorms, especially over the eastern side of Viti Levu. You guessed it – expect more of those heavy falls as the day progresses. Don’t forget to check for flash flooding again because happy puddles can turn into much, much bigger ones!
For specific regions:
– Navua/Suva/Nausori: Your day is shaping up to be a grab bag of occasional showers and surprising thunderstorms with potential heavy downpours.
– Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: You might get away with some sunshine, but don’t dismiss the chance of those sneaky afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
– Tavua/Rakiraki: Mostly fine until later when you might have to dance in some rain.
– Yasawa/Mamanuca: Enjoy some fine weather, but keep that umbrella handy for surprise showers.
– Labasa: Luck is on your side – mostly fine weather until those sneaky thunderstorms arrive.
– Savusavu: Occasional rain showers and thunderstorms are on the horizon, keep your raindances at the ready!
– For Lau/Lomaiviti/Kadavu: Showers and thunderstorms could be your companions over the weekend. Wear your galoshes!
And on Rotuma, well, you’re in for some cloud cover and showers that might just invite an isolated thunderstorm or two over the weekend. So keep that raincoat within arm’s reach!
In a nutshell, stay prepared for rain, storms, and more rain! It’s going to be an interesting few days, so watch for those dark clouds and have a blast dodging raindrops!
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