Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast across Fiji

A trough of low pressure over Fiji is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms and possible flash flooding across the country until tomorrow.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi said associated cloud, showers and rain would affect most parts of the group, with a moist northerly wind flow currently prevailing.

Occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, including heavy falls, are expected over the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, western Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

Other parts of the country can expect occasional showers, with afternoon or evening thunderstorms likely.

The weather office warned that localised heavy falls could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas.

Moderate northeasterly winds and moderate seas are expected.

Conditions are forecast to gradually ease from tomorrow.

Outlook

Cloudy periods with some showers are expected on Thursday over Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra, eastern Macuata, Cakaudrove, southern Bua, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, as well as the Lau and Lomaiviti groups and Kadavu.

Elsewhere, conditions will be fine apart from afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms.

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms are likely over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, with a continued risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas.

For the Navua, Suva and Nausori areas, occasional showers and afternoon thunderstorms with heavy falls are expected.