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27 February, 2026, 4:01 pm
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27 February, 2026, 4:01 pm Central - 27°C Rain

Tropical Cyclone Urmil forms, expect heavy rain and winds

Tropical Cyclone Urmil forms, expect heavy rain and winds

By Mikaele Liga
27/02/2026
Tropical disturbance TD09F has been upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Urmil. The Nadi Weather Office says the system is located about 110 km south-southwest of Port Vila, Vanuatu, or roughly 1,010 km west of Nadi, moving south-southeast at about 10 km/h. The centre of the cyclone is forecast to remain well to the west of Fiji and is not expected to move directly over the group. However, strong to gusty north-northwesterly winds are expected to affect parts of the country from tomorrow.

Winds are expected to strengthen in the Western Division and Kadavu from tomorrow.


A Strong Wind Warning is now in force for the waters of Yasawa and Mamanuca, and southwest Viti Levu which include from Nadi to Sigatoka, a Heavy Rainfall Alert is in place for the Western Division and Kadavu and a Strong Wind Warning for land areas of the Western Division and Kadavu is also in force, with winds expected to strengthen from tomorrow.

Be prepared for heavy rain and flooding if you are living in flood prone areas.

Stay with us for the latest forecasts and take necessary precautions.
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