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Tropical Disturbance update

Tropical Disturbance update

By Iva Danford
09/02/2018
Weather map of Tropical Disturbance as of 7.00am (9 Feb 2018)

A Tropical Disturbance lies to the South-Southeast of Fiji and is expected to move Northwards towards the Lau and Lomaiviti Group.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Group, Kadavu nearby smaller islands.

Localised heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas.

A heavy rain alert remains in force for the rest of Fiji.

Flood alert remains in force for low lying areas, small streams for Vanua Levu, Northern and Western parts of Viti Levu, low lying areas of Rakiraki Town and Tavua Town.

Another Tropical disturbance lies just North of Vanua Levu and is moving East-Northeast away from Fiji.

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