Weather watch: Low pressure system slow moving to the west

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A low pressure system lies slow moving to the west of Fiji. Picture: SUPPLIED

A low pressure system lies slow moving to the west of Fiji.

The associated active trough of low pressure will continue to bring rain and windy conditions over most parts the country today.

According to theFiji Meteorological Service in Nadi, a strong wind warning remains in force over the land areas of the northern parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, Yasawa, northern Lau and Lomaiviti group with fresh to strong north to northwest winds of up to 45 km/hr.

For the rest of Fiji, expect moderate to fresh northwest to southeast winds with moderate to rough seas.

A heavy rain warning also remains in force for the whole Fiji group.

Expect periods of rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms over most places.

For Mariners, a strong wind warning remains in force for the Northern Vanua Levu, Yasawa and Lau Waters, Vatu-i-Ra passage and Koro Sea.

North to northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts of up to 30 knots can be expected.

Rough to very rough seas with moderate northwest swells.

There will be poor visibility in areas of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

For the rest of Fiji waters, expect northwest to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with moderate to rough seas.

Moderate to rough seas.

 

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