A flood warning is now in force for all low-lying flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Tuva River in Ba, all low-lying flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Votualevu River and Nawaka River in Lautoka, and Nadi at Town Bridge River.
The next high tide in Lautoka is at 9.51pm while in Suva it is at 10.36pm.
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the entire Fiji group.
A flash flood warning remains in force for Viti Levu while flash flood alert remains in force for the rest of Fiji.
A strong wind warning remains in force for the land areas of Fiji.
Be prepared for flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas, and isolated damages to houses made of old corrugated iron and timber or unshielded structures in exposed communities, and broken tree branches and fallen power lines as the centre of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracks between Fiji and Vanuatu.
Category 3 Cyclone Vaianu was located about 255km west-southwest of Nadi and 300km west of Kadavu earlier this afternoon.
TC Vaianu is currently moving south-southeast at about 18km per hour and is expected to lie 305km south-southwest of Kadavu or 420km south of Nadi at 6pm tomorrow.
Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group: Over land areas of the Northern Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, the western half of Viti Levu [from Sigatoka-Coral Coast through Nadi to Rakiraki], Kadavu and nearby smaller islands: Expect strong to near gale force northerly winds with speeds up to
60 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 95 kilometres per hour.
Elsewhere, expect strong northerly winds with wind speeds up to 45 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 70 kilometres per hour.
Expect flash flooding of flood prone low-lying informal settlements and communities, businesses and Irish crossings leading to traffic disruptions.
Also expect surface flooding on streets in urban areas with poor drainage.
There will also be wet roads and reduced visibility, especially during heavy rain, increasing the risk of road accidents.
If you live in a flood prone area, please move to an evacuation centre or to higher ground.
Also ensure that you have taken all the necessary precautions for you and your family.
Stay with us for developments.
