Heavy rain, flooding and strong to near gale force winds is expected from late Saturday in parts of Fiji, states the Fiji Meteorological Service.
A weak tropical low-pressure system that lies the far northwest of the Fiji is expected to intensify and enter Fiji Waters on Sunday as a depression or a tropical disturbance.
The Nadi weather office has issued a strong wind warning for the Northern Division, Northeastern parts of Viti Levu (from Tailevu North through Ra – Rakiraki up to Tavua), Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups.
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of the Northern Division and Yasawa Group.
On Saturday, there will be strong southeasterly winds with wind speeds up to 50km/hr and gusts upto 65km/hr in Northern Division, Northeastern parts of Viti Levu (from Tailevu North through Ra – Rakiraki up to Tavua), Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups.
Occasional periods of rain will develop over the Northern Division and the Yasawa group from tomorrow.
On Sunday, strong to near gale southeast to north winds with wind speeds up to 60km/hr and gusts up to 75km/hr will be experienced in Northern Division, Northeastern parts of Viti Levu (from Tailevu North through Ra – Rakiraki up to Tavua), Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups.
