Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
Time: 10:45 am, Thursday, May 8, 2025
Hold onto your hats, folks! A STRONG WIND WARNING is blowing through the coastal areas of eastern and southern Viti Levu, which is just a fancy way of saying that the winds from Sigatoka, Coral Coast, Navua, Suva, Korovou, Rakiraki, and beyond are feeling a bit frisky. Southern Bua and Cakaudrove Province, Kadavu, and some pint-sized islands are in the windy party too!
So, what’s happening? A low-pressure trough—no, that’s not a new dance move—along with its entourage of clouds and rain is waltzing in from the west, and it’s expected to shower us with its presence from tomorrow until Sunday.
Now, let’s break down the forecast until midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group: brace yourselves for those strong easterly winds reaching up to 46 km/hr along the coastal stretches from Sigatoka all the way to Rakiraki. Think of it as nature’s way of giving your hair a free blowout. Just remember to steer clear of the rough seas unless you fancy a little splash zone experience. Later, those winds will tone it down to a more civilized moderate to fresh northeast breeze.
As for today: expect occasional showers over Navua, Suva, Nausori, Serua-Namosi, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra, and some of our beloved islands. Isolated heavy downpours may join the mix later, especially in the afternoon or evening—perfect for dramatic weather selfies! Elsewhere? Just cloudy with a chance of rogue afternoon or evening showers.
Tomorrow, you might need an umbrella (or a boat) as we welcome the occasional rain and even a few thunderstorms—how exciting! Isolated heavy falls might lead to flash flooding in those tricky low-lying spots, so keep your wellies handy. Winds will ease, but don’t put away the windbreakers just yet.
Looking ahead to Saturday: we’re in for more of the same—occasional rain and thunderstorms keep things interesting all around.
Now for the nitty-gritty details in a nutshell:
**Navua / Suva / Nausori:**
Today: Strong southeast winds up to 46 km/hr, with occasional showers.
Tomorrow: Occasional rain and thunderstorms incoming. Winds will calm down to a refreshing breeze.
**Sigatoka/Coral Coast:**
Today: Hang on to those hats—strong southeast winds and occasional showers.
Tomorrow: More rain and thunderstorms. Winds will chill out a bit.
**Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:**
Today: Cloudy skies filled with isolated afternoon or evening showers.
Tomorrow: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms.
**Tavua/Rakiraki:**
Today: Strong winds and occasional showers in Rakiraki.
Tomorrow: Prepare for rain and a bit of thunder.
**Yasawa/Mamanuca group:**
Today: You guessed it—strong winds and showers!
Tomorrow: Rain and a sprinkle of thunder.
And that pretty much sums it up! Don’t forget to laugh at the weather—it’s not always a drag! Just keep one eye on the sky and the other on your pooch, as it might be a bit too wild for walks today!
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