A strong wind warning is now in force for the land areas of Southern Lau group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

This as a trough of low pressure lies over the North-eastern parts of the group. Associated cloud and showers affect the country.

Over Southern Lau group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, expect southeast winds with average speed of up to 50km/hr.

Rough to very rough seas. Occasional showers, heavy at times and few thunderstorms.

Elsewhere cloudy periods with some showers and isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms.