SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN NUMBER ONE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR HEAVY RAINFALL ISSUED FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE, NADI AT 03:00PM ON MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY, 2026.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall is now in force for Northeastern part of Viti Levu (Ra-Rakiraki through Tailevu-North to Nasinu-Nausori and Naitasiri) and eastern half of Vanua Levu

(Labasa to Udu-Point, Wailevu through Savusavu till Saqani including Natewa).

Situation: A southeast to southwest wind flow prevails over the country. Meanwhile, a trough lies near the group bringing unstable conditions.

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected with heavy rainfall over the above mentioned areas.

Severe Thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy rainfall which may lead to flash-flooding of low-lying areas in the next few hours over the above mentioned areas.

People are advised to:

a) Keep clear of flooded creeks and drains.

b) Don't walk, ride bike or drive through flood waters.

c) Unplug computers and appliances.

d) Stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors.

e) Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.

Thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall and intense lightning is expected until late afternoon or evening.

Due to the hit‑miss nature of thunderstorms, not all areas may be impacted, and the level of impact may differ from place to place.

The next Special Weather Bulletin on Severe Thunderstorm with Heavy Rainfall will be issued by 09:00pm tonight (Monday) or earlier if situation changes.