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Clear Skies And Colder Temperatures On The Way
Monday, 14 October 2024, 2:34 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Ngaire Wotherspoon says, “The passage of the low brings a risk of thunderstorms and hail for much of the North Island, with the risk mainly inland for areas south of the Bay of Plenty. Auckland and Northland could see strong ... More >>
Mixed Weather To Mark The End Of The School Holidays
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2:31 pm | MetService
The wet conditions persist into Monday for the North Island and eastern South Island. Eastern and central parts of the North Island could see particularly heavy rainfall. More >>
Unsettled Westerlies, But Brightening Up Late Week
Monday, 7 October 2024, 1:11 pm | MetService
The main event begins on Tuesday with strong northwest winds preceding the band of rain which zips up the west coast of the South Island and makes it to the North Island just before we tip into Wednesday. More >>
MetService Issues Red Warning For Heavy Rain In Eastern Otago, Dunedin And Clutha
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 4:34 pm | MetService
MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. More >>
Widespread Rain And Strong Winds For Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 2:29 pm | MetService
Strong winds are also forecast for parts of the North Island, and the South Island may see heavy snow in elevated areas of Otago, with Watches issued for both. More >>
Severe Weather To Put An End To A Settled Run
Monday, 30 September 2024, 12:35 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris warns, “Wednesday and Thursday are the main risk period for severe weather and Heavy Rain Watches are already in force for western and northern parts of the South Island. More >>
Wet, Windy Weather To End The Week; Brighter Skies To Start The School Holidays
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 3:05 pm | MetService
Most, if not all, of the South Island will see some rain by the end of Thursday, and the same for the North Island on Friday. Many areas should expect a period of continuous rain as the system passes, followed by drier spells mixed with a few passing ... More >>
Unsettled Weather Ahead: Aotearoa Faces Rain, Wind, And Possible Snow
Monday, 23 September 2024, 1:24 pm | MetService
The last few weeks have been characterised by wet weather moving furiously across the country. On Sunday, thunderstorms swept across parts of the North Island, resulting in over 22,000 lightning strikes, 7000 of these over land, and power outages. More >>
Springtime Weather Continues Its Vigorous Run Across New Zealand
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 3:45 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 September Photo/Supplied MetService is forecasting more active spring weather across Aotearoa New Zealand, with showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds on the horizon. However, for many, Saturday brings ... More >>
Cold Air Brings Risk Of Snow, Thunderstorms And Hail
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:10 pm | MetService
The band of rain passing over the North Island today brings the risk of thunderstorms to Taranaki, Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and coastal Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain will accompany the thunderstorms but for Northland there is also the potential for ... More >>
Wind, Rain And More Thunderstorms To Start, Becoming Settled From Midweek
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:02 am | MetService
Severe weather, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms, is forecasted to affect parts of New Zealand from Monday to Tuesday, with settled conditions expected midweek. More >>
Fleeting Calm Before Rain And Wind Return This Weekend
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:20 pm | MetService
Thursday is a picture-perfect day over the country with the sun making an appearance and most places remaining dry. The only exception is the west, where a few showers are expected. More >>
A Striking Start To Spring
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:10 am | MetService
Over the weekend, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for western parts of the North Island, and the Marlborough Sounds, for Saturday night into Sunday morning. More >>
Strong Northwesterlies Blow Us Into Spring
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:48 pm | MetService
The windy weather has already made its presence felt on Thursday as the first of these systems moves across the country. Wellington, Wairarapa, and the Marlborough Sounds are under a Strong Wind Watch until 4pm. More >>
Rain, Snow, Sunshine, And A Chilly Turn Ahead
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 3:51 pm | MetService
Photo/Supplied 12/09/2024 Covering period of Thursday 12 - Monday 16 September In recent weeks, Aotearoa New Zealand has felt like it has been on a conveyer belt of weather, and the forecast for the coming days is no exception. MetService is forecasting ... More >>
An Unsettled Final Week Of Winter In The Countdown To Spring
Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:25 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane explains, "Within the period of persistent rain, there could be bursts of more intense falls, possibly leading to further impacts.". More >>
Heavy Rain Moves In From The West; MetService Continues To Monitor Whakaari/White Island Ash
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 2:48 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 August After a brief lull, MetService is forecasting unsettled weather to return for the end of this week. A band of heavy rain will make its way onto the South Island today, mainly affecting the West Coast ... More >>
From Snow To Sunshine And Everything In Between 19/08/2024
Monday, 19 August 2024, 1:39 pm | MetService
There was no shortage of weather across Aotearoa New Zealand on Sunday, and MetService is forecasting winter conditions to continue before calmer conditions return mid-week. More >>
Wet And Windy Weekend, With Colder Conditions To Follow
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 1:00 pm | MetService
Saturday is expected to get wetter as the day goes on for the North Island as a weather system connected to a low pressure system in the Tasman Sea approaches. More >>
‘Southerly Buster’ Makes Its Way North – Strong Winds And Cold Temperatures Expected Across The Country
Monday, 12 August 2024, 12:34 pm | MetService
The week begins with MetService issuing Strong Wind Watches along the eastern coast of Aotearoa New Zealand, from Kaikoura northwards to Wellington and up to Hastings. An intense cold front, known colloquially as a ‘southerly buster’, is making ... More >>
