Weather watch | Coastal inundation warning now in force for all low lying coastal areas

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A coastal inundation warning is now in force for all low lying coastal areas of Southern Viti Levu (from Natadola, Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour to Suva), Mamanuca group, Kadavu, Vatulele, Beqa, Lomaiviti and Southern Lau group

According to the Fiji Meteorology Service office in Nadi, a high pressure system to the far Southwest of Fiji generates moderate swells that may result in coastal flooding over the Southern coastal areas of Fiji.

Expect coastal sea flooding during high tides.

Approximate high tides:

Day 1: Thursday March 7, 2024 at 3:45pm

Day 2: Friday March 8, 2024 at 4:30am

Day 3: Saturday March 9, 2024 at 5:20am

Fiji Met says there will be damaging to severe coastal inundation of debris along low lying coastal areas especially during high tides which will be dangerous for recreational activities