Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for Northern and Eastern Divisions while a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for Vanua Levu

A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the Northern and Eastern Divisions, but is now cancelled for the rest of the Fiji Group while a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for Vanua Levu.

The Nadi Weather Office says small streams from Wainikoro to Udu Point in particular are at high risk of flooding as the high tide was at 7am this morning.

They say Tropical disturbance TD04F lies just to the north of Vanua Levu.

Associated cloud and rain is expected to affect the Northern and Eastern Divisions till later today as the trough moves east, away from the group.

The Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups can expect periods of rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms through the day, but it should gradually clear by later today.

Generally fine weather is expected over the coming weekend, but there is possibility of isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain in the afternoon or evening.