A heavy rain warning remains in force for Vanualevu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Eastern Vitilevu, Northern Lau and Lomaiviti group.
A Tropical Depression was located about 195 kilometers north-northwest of Labasa at 1 this morning.
It is slowly moving east-southeast and is expected to develop further.
Associated active trough of low pressure affect most parts of Fiji.
Weather Office Director, Alipate Waqaicelua said that the system will take an Easterly direction but move back into the group.
Waqaicelua said the heavy rain warning is in place for people to prepare themselves for flooding.
Waqaicelua said people should also listen to the weather forecasts as the system could intensify further.
He also calls on mariners to take all the necessary precautions.
Permanent Secretary for Information, Sharon Smith-Johns said current weather forecasts indicate the possibility of a tropical cyclone forming this weekend.
She said people need to keep a close eye on the weather forecast and be pro-active.
Story by: Vijay Narayan and Ronal Deo
