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Tropical disturbance slowly moves towards Fiji

December 14, 2016 2:22 am

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

Tropical disturbance TD04F was located about 290km southwest of rotuma or about 430 km north-northwest of Nadi at 1pm today.

It is currently slow moving with an associated trough of low pressure and active rain bands which continues to affect the country.

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TD04F is gradually deepening and expected to become a tropical depression by tomorrow.

It is expected to gradually move southeast towards the Fiji group from tomorrow.

At this stage it has a moderate of 20 to50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over Fiji waters.

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

Localized heavy rain will lead to flash flooding.

Stay with us for continuous weather updates throughout the day.