Weather watch | Strong wind warning

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A weak trough of low pressure lies to the north of Fiji. Picture: FIJI MET

A strong wind warning remains in force for land areas of Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, southern Bua, Yasawa, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lomaiviti and Lau Groups.

The weather bulletin issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi this morning says a weak trough of low pressure lies to the north of Fiji.

Meanwhile, a moist east to southeast wind flow prevails over the group.

The forecast to midnight tonight for the Fiji group, expect fresh to strong east to southeast winds averaging speeds up to 45km/hr for Land areas of Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Southern Bua, Yasawa, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lomaiviti and Lau group:

Elsewhere, moderate to fresh east to southeast winds and rough seas.