For people living along the southern coastal areas of Kadavu, Beqa, Vatulele, Southern Viti Levu (Lomawai-Sigatoka-Korolevu-Pacific Harbour-Navua areas), Moala, Matuku, Totoya, Moce, Kabara, Ogea, Fulaga, Vatoa and Ono-i-Lau.

Issued at 12.30pm Thursday, 28 April 2022

A high pressure system to the far southwest of Fiji is expected to generate strong winds and large waves which may result in coastal inundation or sea flooding over the southern coastal parts of the group.

Therefore, a Coastal Inundation Warning is in force for the southern coastal areas of Kadavu, Beqa, Vatulele, Southern Viti Levu (Lomawai–Sigatoka–Korolevu–Pacific Harbour–Navua Areas), Moala, Matuku, Totoya, Moce, Kabara, Ogea, Fulaga, Vatoa and Ono-i-Lau.

A Strong Wind Warning is also in force for Southwest Viti Levu Waters, Kadavu and Vatu-i-Ra passages, Koro Sea and Lau Waters, Yasawa and Mamanuca Waters.

Coastal sea flooding especially during high tides on Thursday (today) to Sunday is likely for the southern coastal areas of Kadavu, Beqa, Vatulele, Lomawai-Sigatoka-Korolevu-Pacific Harbour-Navua areas, Moala, Matuku, Totoya, Moce, Kabara, Ogea, Fulaga, Vatoa and Ono-i-Lau.

Wave heights is anticipated to range between 3.0 to 4.0 meters in the above mentioned areas.

Those living along these coastal areas are advised to remain cautious and vigilant of occasional sea flooding especially during high tide Hazardous breaking waves, strong currents are risky for swimming, fishing, boating and other sea activities.

Vessel operators are advised against navigating in these conditions as small boats can capsize due to large waves and rough seas.

Meanwhile, a Strong Wind Warning is in force for the land areas of Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Beqa, Vatulele, Lau and Lomaiviti Group and Yasawa Group.

Strong southeast winds with average speed of 50 kilometers per hour is expected over the above mentioned land areas.

Winds of this strength can damage trees and plants as well as houses of very light materials and can cause old galvanised iron roofs to be blown off.

The current situation is closely monitored.

Members of the public are advised to remain updated with the latest weather information.

For more details and the latest on weather, please contact the National Weather Forecasting Centre on 6736006, 9905376 or visit the Fiji Meteorological Service’s website, www.met.gov.fj.

You can also visit the Fiji Meteorological Service official Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram for latest updates.

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