Strong wind warning remains in force

A strong wind warning remains in force for southern Viti Levu, southern Lomaiviti and southern Lau group, Kadavu and nearby smaller Islands land areas and are now in force for rest of Lau and Lomaiviti Group.

This was confirmed to FijiLive by duty forecaster Samisoni Waqavakatoga today.

He said this is due to a weakening trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain remains over Fiji and is expected to clear the group later today.

The heavy rain alert has been cancelled and fine weather is expected over Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Kadavu and Western Viti Levu. Eslewhere, occasional rain.

Outlook for Saturday: Some showers over the interior and eastern
parts of the larger islands. Fine elsewhere. Cool at night.

For Navua/Suva/Nausori: Occasional rain. Rain easing to showers later today. Outlook for Saturday: Some showers. Cool at night.   

For Nadi/Lautoka/Ba: Fine. Outlook for Saturday: Fine. Cool at night.

For Labasa: Occasional rain. Rain easing to showers later today. Outlook for Saturday: Fine. Cool at night.

For Savusavu: Occasional rain. Rain easing to showers later today. Outlook for Saturday: Some showers. Cool at night.  

For Rotuma: A strong wind warning remains in force for all Rotuma waters. Occasional showers.

Over waters: Easterly winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots later today.

Over land: Moderate easterly winds becoming fresh later today.

Moderate to rough seas. Outlook for Saturday: Occasional showers.

By Ropate Valemei