Weather watch

SITUATION

An active trough of low pressure associated with Tropical Disturbance 05F continues to affect the Fiji group. Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group: For the land areas of Yasawa, coastal Rakiraki, southern Viti Levu [Sigatoka-Korolevu, Coral Coast to Navua], Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups: Expect strong east to northerly winds with speeds upto 45 km/hr. Elsewhere, moderate to fresh east to northerly, gusty at times. Rough seas. Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms over Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Northern Viti Levu and the Northern Division. Rain easing in the morning and becoming frequent and heavy at times especially in the afternoon or overnight for Western-half of Viti Levu [Ba-LautokaNadiSigatoka]. Elsewhere, occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday : Occasional rain over most places. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Navua / Suva / Nausori : Occasional rain and few thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday : Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Nadi / Lautoka / Ba : Occasional rain, becoming frequent and heavy at times with few thunderstorms especially in the afternoon or overnight. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday : Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Sigatoka/ Coral Coast: Expect strong east to northerly winds with average wind speeds up to 45 km/hr. Occasional rain, becoming frequent and heavy at times with few thunderstorms especially in the afternoon or overnight. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday: Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas.. For Tavua/Rakiraki: For Coastal Rakiraki: Expect strong east to northerly winds with average wind speeds up to 45 km/hr gradually easing from later tonight. Elsewhere, expect moderate to fresh southeasterly winds, gusty at times. Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday: Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Yasawa/Mamanuca: Expect strong east to northerly winds with average wind speeds up to 45 km/hr over Yasawa gradually easing from later tonight. Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Outlook for Thursday: Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Labasa : Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday : Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas.For Savusavu : Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday : Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Lau/Lomaiviti group: Expect strong east to northerly winds with average wind speeds up to 45 km/hr. Occasional rain and few thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for

Thursday: Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Kadavu: Expect strong east to northerly winds with average wind speeds up to 45 km/hr. Occasional rain and few thunderstorms. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. Outlook for Thursday: Occasional rain. Isolated thunderstorms with heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls could lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. For Rotuma : A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE OVER WATERS OF ROTUMA. Situation: A trough of low pressure continues to affect Rotuma. Meanwhile, a northwesterly wind flow prevails over the island. Over waters: Northwesterly winds 20 to 25 knots. Over land: Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, gusty at times. Rough seas. Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms. Outlook for Thursday : Occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms.