Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi at 7:30pm on Monday, May 12, 2025
Hold onto your hats, folks! A STRONG WIND WARNING is still in effect for the Northern Division, Kadavu, and those cheeky smaller islands nearby, as well as the Lau and Lomaiviti groups. And if you’re planning to splash about, a HEAVY RAIN ALERT persists in the Northern Division, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups – Mother Nature isn’t done showering us with gifts yet!
Here’s the scoop: A stubborn trough of low pressure has decided to camp northeast of Fiji, bringing clouds and rain along for the ride, although it’s finally starting to find its way out of the neighborhood.
Forecast until midnight tomorrow for our beautiful Fiji group:
Today:
Expect those pesky northwesterly to southerly winds to whip up to 55km/h and gusts reaching 65km/h over Kadavu, the nearby smaller islands, the Northern Division, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups. Hold on tight to your umbrellas – it’s going to get gusty! Other areas will face moderate to fresh southerly winds, which might give a gentle nudge at times. The seas will be rough, so if you’re planning to take a dip, maybe consider a kiddie pool instead!
Expect sporadic rain, heavy at times, and the occasional thunderstorm over the Northern Division, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups. But don’t worry, the rain should ease into a more polite shower from later tonight. Areas like Nadroga-Navosa, Serua-Namosi, and others will also witness cloudy periods mixed with light showers – a perfect setting for a cozy night in with hot cocoa!
Tomorrow:
Get ready for a change in the wind, as we shift to south-southeast breezes with speeds reaching 45km/h in the Lau and Lomaiviti groups. Other places can expect moderate to fresh winds with more gusty moments – it’s a wind concert out there! The forecast still hints at rough seas and cloudy periods, paired with brief showers, particularly in Nadroga-Navosa and its companions.
Overnight temperatures are getting chilly, so snuggle up!
Outlook for Wednesday:
More of the same cloudy periods with brief showers popping up here and there over various regions. But fear not, bright skies are expected apart from the occasional allure of afternoon showers elsewhere. The southeast winds will remain moderate to fresh, while those rough seas will continue to remind us to respect the ocean.
For Navua/Suva/Nausori:
Today: Cloudy periods with some showers, cooler at night.
Tomorrow: Cloudy periods continue with brief showers. Keep that cardigan close!
Wednesday: Still cloudy with brief showers; no surprise there!
For Sigatoka/Coral Coast:
Today: Cloudy with some showers. Bring your favorite blanket for the cooler night.
Tomorrow: Cloudy periods and brief showers as well. Get cozy!
Wednesday: Fine apart from possible isolated afternoon or evening showers. It’s your classic cool night.
For Nadi/Lautoka/Ba/Tavua/Rakiraki:
Today: Partly cloudy with a chance of brief showers. It’s a good night to stay in and watch some TV!
Tomorrow: Fine weather overall, just some potential isolated afternoon or evening showers.
Wednesday: Fine, apart from the chance of isolated afternoon or evening showers. Another cool night.
For Labasa and Savusavu:
Today: Buckle up for strong winds, rain interspersed with isolated thunderstorms. Cool down later tonight.
Tomorrow: Fine weather, maybe an afternoon appearance from the shower brigade.
Wednesday: Similar weather with cloudy moments and brief showers.
For Lau/Lomaiviti:
Today: Strong winds not for the faint-hearted, with intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Cool down tonight.
Tomorrow: You guessed it—cloudy with brief showers. It’s a night for indoor activities!
Wednesday: More cloudy periods with brief showers. Bundle up as it cools down!
For Kadavu:
Today: Strong winds, with clouds and isolated showers. Cool at night.
Tomorrow: Fine for the most part, just a chance for those sneaky afternoon/evening showers.
Wednesday: Fine, but don’t be surprised by the odd shower.
For Rotuma:
A relentless STRONG WIND WARNING is still in action, with some impressive gusts. Expect moderate to fresh winds and rough seas, so hold onto your boats! The rain will try to crash the party, accompanied by a few thunderclaps.
Stay safe and enjoy the quirky weather, everyone!
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