Weather Update: Are Those Rain Clouds or Just Your Ex’s Promises?
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 7:30pm on Saturday, March 8, 2025
Situation: We’ve got a low-pressure trough that’s taking its sweet time lounging around the Northern and Eastern parts of the country, bringing its cloud friends and showering us with their attention for the next few days. Meanwhile, there’s a southeast to northwest wind flow that’s as reliable as your favorite TV show’s plot twist.
Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group:
Expect occasional showers that might turn into a full-blown watery soirée, especially in the Northern Division, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups. Heavy rain has RSVP’d, and a few thunderstorms might make an appearance, complete with dramatic lightning.
In Sigatoka, Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Yasawa, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands, we’ve got cloudy periods with some showers to keep things interesting. Don’t worry, it won’t be a total washout; it’s mainly fine elsewhere, apart from some sneaky afternoon or evening showers trying to crash the party.
Just a heads-up: localized heavy rain could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas – so if you see rubber ducks floating by, that could be a sign to move to higher ground! Expect moderate to fresh winds, and for your boating plans? Conditions might be moderate to rough out there.
Outlook for Monday: More of the same! Expect some showers and the occasional thunderstorm over the Northern Division, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups. Cloudy patches and showers will be hanging out over Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Yasawa, Kadavu, and smaller islands. If you’re in the lucky areas, it might just be a fine day, except for those afternoon or evening showers vying for attention, followed by the dramatic thunderstorm encore!
Now breaking it down for Navua/Suva/Nausori: Get ready for cloudy periods with some showers and those lightning love letters in the afternoon or evening—heavy falls likely, so maybe skip the outdoor romantic dinner.
In Nadi/Lautoka/Ba, you might consider yourself fine for the day, but don’t be surprised if a sneaky afternoon or evening shower or thunderstorm shows up unannounced – they tend to have no manners!
For Sigatoka/Coral Coast: Cloudy periods with showers, plus the chance of thunderstorms crashing your evening plans.
For Tavua/Rakiraki: It’s all good until those isolated afternoon or evening showers come knocking—be prepared!
Yasawa/Mamanuca group: Expect clouds and showers, though some areas will remain fine. Please tell those pesky clouds to remain casual.
Labasa and Savusavu, brace yourselves for occasional showers that could turn heavy at times, with a dash of thunderstorms.
Lau/Lomaiviti: You’re not being left out—occasional heavy showers with thunderstorms await you!
Kadavu: Cloudy periods with some showers are in your forecast. Perfect chance to catch up on some reading or binge-watching!
Rotuma: A trough of low pressure means occasional showers and thunderstorms. Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds may help with your windsurfing ambitions, but don’t forget about the moderate to rough seas!
Outlook for Monday: More showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, so keep those umbrellas handy, folks!
Remember, every cloud has a silver lining, but in our case, it might just be more gray clouds instead! Stay dry and enjoy the weather!
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