Strong Wind Warning for Lau and Lomaiviti Groups as Heavy Rain Alert is Lifted in Fiji

Weather Report

Good morning, folks! Buckle up and grab your umbrellas—well, unless you’re in Nadi, Lautoka, or Ba where the skies are playing nice for now.

Let’s talk about the action in Lau and Lomaiviti, where a strong wind warning hasn’t completely blown away just yet. Those folks might want to batten down the hatches. Meanwhile, in the northern division, things have calmed down as the heavy rain alert has been canceled. Perfect time, I’d say, to finally dry out that laundry!

So here’s what we can expect for today until midnight: The winds are coming from the south to southeast, strutting their stuff at speeds reaching up to 45 km/hr over Lau and Lomaiviti. It’s like nature’s way of reminding folks to hold onto their hats! Elsewhere, winds will be moderately fresh but still gusty enough to send small animals scampering for cover.

Expect some cloud cover stealing the show today, with brief showers trying to make an appearance in places like Nadroga-Navosa, Serua-Namosi, Suva, and a few other spots. But not to fret: they’re just passing clouds playing peek-a-boo! The rest of the group can expect fine weather with just a fleeting shower popping up in the afternoons or evenings—and, let’s face it, these showers might just be perfect for that long-awaited game of “dodge the drops.”

And as night falls, it’s going to get a bit cool, so if you were considering a midnight swim, maybe reconsider and grab a sweater instead!

Looking ahead to Wednesday, expect more of the same cloudy fun for a few areas—cloudy periods with showers could become your new favorite weather pattern. But fear not, because there are still plenty of places that will remain fine apart from those pesky isolated showers trying to steal the spotlight.

For specific spots like Navua and the Coral Coast, pack your umbrellas because the clouds are in a mood. If you’re in Tahitian paradise (or just the Yasawa/Mamanuca group), don’t let those isolated showers deter you from enjoying a day in the sun.

And lastly, a quick note for Rotuma: while the rest of us are figuring out whether to turn on fans or heaters, you might want to brace for strong winds over the waters and some heavy rain. So, if you hear thunder, maybe it’s best to stay indoors and enjoy the light show.

Stay safe and stay dry, everyone!