A trough of low pressure lies over the western parts of the country and is gradually moving east. Associated cloud and rain affects Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group and Kadavu.

Rain expected to gradually spread to the rest of the country later today.

Forecast to midnight tomorrow for the Fiji group: Occasional rain and few thunderstorms over most places.

Rain easing to showers tomorrow.

Isolated heavy falls expected. Isolated heavy falls may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas. Moderate east to northeast winds.

Moderate seas. Outlook for Friday : Cloudy periods with some showers and afternoon thunderstorms over the northern division, greater Suva/Nausori-Tailevu area, interior Ra, Naitasiri & Serua-Namosi province. Partly cloudy with brief showers over Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti group.

Fine apart from afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms elsewhere.