A heavy rain warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Northern Ba and Ra, greater Nadi/Lautoka/Ba area, Sigatoka, interior Ba and Nadroga/Navosa, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups while Tropical Cyclone Kevin has intensified into a category 4 system.
TC Kevin is located about 820 kilometres West Southwest of Nadi and 860 kilometres West of Kadavu at about 8.30am today and it is not expected to track directly over Fiji.
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the rest of Fiji.
The associated active trough of low pressure with cloud and rain is expected to affect the group from later today.
The Weather Office says expect rain, heavy at times from tonight in the Western Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group and Kadavu.
TC Kevin is gradually moving Southeast and expected to track to the South of the group by midnight tonight.
A gale warning remains in force open waters of Southwest Viti Levu, far Southern Koro Sea and Southern Lau.
Meanwhile, TC Judy lies to the far South of Fiji however, associated rain bands and strong winds continues to affect the country.
