A strong wind warning is in force for the Land areas of Lau and the Lomaiviti Group.
The Nadi Weather office said a heavy rain warning is now in force for the Eastern half of vitilevu, Southern Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Lau and Lomaiviti Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.
Tropical disturbance 12F was located about 380 km east of Suva at 6am today.
It is expected to gradually move southwestwards onto the group this morning.
Associated cloud and rain are expected to affect the northern and eastern parts of the group.
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