Update: 12:31PM THE Fiji Meteorological Service has warned people living in low-lying areas on Viwa Island in the Yasawas of sea flooding.

In a special weather bulletin issued at 11:38am today, the Fiji Meteorological Service said damaging gale force winds with average speed of 65km/hr and momentary gust to 90km/hr are expected for Viwa Island.

Winds are expected to ease later today.

Periods of rain, heavy at times, and squally thunderstorms have also been forecast for Viwa Island as Hurricane Winston moves out of the Fiji Group.

Flooding, including sea flooding, of low-lying areas in other parts of Fiji is also expected.