FUA'AMOTU WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE
WEATHER BULLETIN ISSUED AT 01:00PM FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2026
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WARNING FOR LAND AREAS
	NO WARNING
SITUATION
	A trough is approaching Tongatapu and 'Eua from the southwest later this evening. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure-system lies to the northeast of the Niuas which is expected to move into the Niuas later this evening and the rest of the Group by Sunday. Associated clouds, occasional showers and potential of thunderstorms may affect parts of the Group.
FORECAST TO MIDNIGHT TOMORROW FOR TONGA
	FOR TONGATAPU AND 'EUA: Light to moderate south to southeast winds, variable at times. Cloudy at times, occasional isolated showers with potential of thunderstorms. FOR THE NIUAS, VAVA'U AND HA'APAI: Light to moderate south to southeast winds, fresh at times for the Niuas. Cloudy periods with potential of isolated heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.
OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY
	FOR TONGATAPU AND 'EUA: Light northeasterly wind then becoming calm and variable at times Cloudy at times with occasional showers, heavy at times with potential of thunderstorms. FOR THE VAVA'U AND HA'APAI: Light to moderate northeasterly winds, variable at times Mainly fine then becoming cloudy at times with occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon FOR THE NIUAS: Light to moderate east to northeast winds, fresh at times Cloudy at times with occasional showers, heavy at times with potential of thunderstorms.
TEMPERATURE FORECAST FOR NUKU'ALOFA
	MAXIMUM FOR TODAY: 32C MINIMUM FOR TONIGHT: 23C
MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN
WARNINGS FOR COASTAL WATERS
	A STRONG WIND WARNING AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN FORCE FOR TELE-KI-TONGA AND TELE-KI-TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS.
FORECAST TO MIDNIGHT TOMORROW FOR TONGA COASTAL WATERS
	FOR TELE-KI-TONGA MO TELE-KI TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS: Southeasterly wind 10-20 knots, rising to 25 knots at times. Moderate seas (up to 2.5 metres). FOR VAVA'U, HA'APAI, TONGATAPU AND 'EUA COASTAL WATERS: Southeasterly wind 10-15 knots then becoming variable of up to 10 knots at times Slight to moderate seas (up to 2 metres). Poor visibility in areas of heavy rain. FOR NIUAS COASTAL WATERS: Light to moderate south to southeast winds of 10-20 knots. Slight to moderate seas (up to 2 metres). Poor visibility in areas of heavy rain.
OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY
	FOR NIUAS AND VAVA'U COASTAL WATERS: North to northeast winds 10-15 knots and rise up to 20 knots at times Moderate seas (up to 2 metres). Poor visibility in areas of heavy rain. FOR HA'APAI, TONGATAPU AND 'EUA COASTAL WATERS: North to northeast winds 10-15 knots and becoming calm and variable winds of up to 10 knots later in the evening. Slight to moderate seas (up to 2 metres). Poor visibility in areas of heavy rain. FOR TELE-KI-TONGA AND TELE-KI TOKELAU COASTAL WATERS: Southeast winds 15-20 knots. Moderate seas (up to 2.5 metres). Poor visibility in areas of heavy rain.
TIDE PREDICTION IN NUKU'ALOFA TODAY
	LOW TIDE: 3:40PM HIGH TIDE: 9:45M
SUN AND MOON IN NUKU'ALOFA
	SUNSET: 7:15PM MOONSET: 8:53PM
THE MEAN SEA LEVEL PRESSURE RECORDED AT FUA'AMOTU AIRPORT AT 1:00PM WAS 1009.9 MILLIBARS AND THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY WAS 75%
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