The Nadi weather says a tropical disturbance analysed near Vanuatu is showing favourable conditions for development as it tracks slowly southeast.
TD03F sits under strong upper-level divergence, low wind shear and warm 30°C sea-surface temperatures—factors that support intensification.
Global weather models project gradual strengthening as the system is steered southeast by the near-equatorial ridge.
Forecasters say the chance of TD03F becoming a tropical cyclone is low for now, but rises to moderate after 48 hours.
Residents are advised to monitor updates as conditions evolve.
