A strong wind warning remains in force for the land areas of Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, western, southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands and southern Lau and Lomaiviti groups.
This is as two troughs of low pressure affect parts of the Fiji Group.
One trough that was previously affecting the northern and eastern parts of Fiji drifted southwards and affected most parts of the country early on Thursday evening.
Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure with an embedded low pressure system over Vanuatu is anticipated to move south-eastwards and pass southwest of the group today.
Associated cloud, rain and strong winds are expected to affect the country until tomorrow. Expect strong south to south-easterly winds with average speeds of 40km/hr and gusts to 55km/hr over the Yasawa Group, southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands, Kadavu and Lomaiviti Group and Southern Lau Group.
For the rest of the country, expect occasional rain and likely thunderstorms.
Isolated heavy falls and moderate to fresh east to southeast winds, gusty at times is also anticipated.
The strong winds can break tree branches and cause unsecured objects to blow around. The system has the potential to produce more than 50mm of rainfall in 24 hours and can cause flash flooding.
Therefore, all communities living in low lying and flood prone areas are advised to stay alert and take precautions when and if necessary
Source: Fiji Meteorological Services