Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rain for western half of Viti Levu
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rain is now in force for the western half of Viti Levu from Korolevu, Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba until Rakiraki, interior of Seru
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