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Good window of fine weather this week
Monday, 9 December 2019, 12:27 pm | MetService
MetService have observed a shift in the weather. The northwesterlies which brought severe weather last week and during the weekend are gone. New Zealand is under a southwest wind flow bringing cooler air and clearer skies. This marks the beginning ... More >>
Thunderbolts and Lightning - very, very frightening
Sunday, 8 December 2019, 12:46 pm | MetService
New Zealand weather forecasters have been very busy over the first week of summer. MetService meteorologist Andy Best comments, “The weather pattern over Aotearoa has been more spring-like than summery, as weather systems continued to bombard our ... More >>
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Friday, 6 December 2019, 5:22 pm | MetService
Issued by MetService at 05:18 pm Friday 06 December 2019. Valid until 06:15 pm Friday 06 December 2019. More >>
Rain and wind continue
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 2:08 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting more rain and gales for central and southern parts of New Zealand through to the end of the weekend, while eastern regions will be fine and warm. More >>
Summer Starts With Severe Weather
Monday, 2 December 2019, 2:17 pm | MetService
Metservice has issued a number of Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for Monday and Tuesday as a strong, moist northwest flow sets up over the country for the week. More >>
Wet and Windy Week Awaits
Monday, 2 December 2019, 10:42 am | MetService
Following a calm week of weather that ended a turbulent spring, windy and wet weather is once again the topic of the week’s weather conversation. More >>
Paparoa National Park – new weather forecasts
Friday, 29 November 2019, 11:26 am | MetService
Critical safety decisions in New Zealand’s high country will soon be made easier by important changes to MetService mountain forecasts. More >>
A sunny end to spring this weekend
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 12:44 pm | MetService
MetService follows the meteorological seasons, so our summer begins 1 December. This weekend marks the transition between these seasons, but perhaps not in the way you would expect. More >>
Warm and settled weather to end spring
Monday, 25 November 2019, 1:38 pm | MetService
MetService says that the weather for the final week of spring will be mostly settled, though a front mid-week will bring rain to the south and west. Warm temperatures are also expected for most places this week, particularly for the North Island, where ... More >>
Heat and smoke mix, season starts in Tropics
Sunday, 24 November 2019, 1:36 pm | MetService
MetService has recorded hot temperatures around the country this weekend, with both Taupō and Tauranga beating their historic November maxima with 30.7C and 29.2C respectively. As well as the heat, New Zealanders will have noticed hazy skies this weekend as ... More >>
The Heat Is On
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 1:26 pm | MetService
After the severe weather experienced in the South Island last week, more stable conditions are forecast. MetService meteorologist Andy Best says, “The more stable conditions will no doubt be welcomed by Cantabrians who experienced severe thunderstorms, accompanied ... More >>
"Clean your BBQ" - MetService
Monday, 18 November 2019, 1:58 pm | MetService
MetService expects a bumpy start to the week’s weather, and an improving trend towards the weekend. Barbeque weather is forecast later this week. More >>
A changeable week behind us, but another ahead
Sunday, 17 November 2019, 12:22 pm | MetService
A series of fronts brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country late this week. 24-hour rain totals approached 200mm at Arthur’s Pass on Saturday. More rain is on the way today and tomorrow, with an Orange Heavy Rain Warning in force ... More >>
Outlook for the weekend and into Monday
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 1:36 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting a wet and windy weekend for parts of Aotearoa but it isn’t all doom and gloom as with some planning there will be opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. More >>
MetService launch new metservice.com
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 1:22 pm | MetService
Today, after a three-month open beta period, MetService - New Zealand’s national weather authority - has launched its new website. Metservice.com is one of the most popular New Zealand based websites, providing national weather and marine forecasts ... More >>
Rain, rain, go away, come again on Thursday
Monday, 11 November 2019, 1:01 pm | MetService
Following a wet and thundery weekend, MetService are forecasting some sunnier days, in typical spring fashion, over the first half of the week. More >>
Over Half a Metre of Rain
Sunday, 10 November 2019, 12:28 pm | MetService
MetService forecasters have been busy this week, as a series of fronts and troughs brought significant rain. The largest accumulations were seen on the West Coast of the South Island, where several weather stations recorded over half a meter during ... More >>
Rain this weekend but not a washout for all
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 12:03 pm | MetService
“However, it won’t be a complete washout for everyone,” says MetService Meteorologist Stephen Glassey. More >>
A warm week ahead
Monday, 4 November 2019, 12:41 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are forecasting a warm week ahead for many places, though not as hot as the temperatures seen the past weekend. Temperatures pushed above 30C for some parts this weekend, particularly for the eastern South Island, though it ... More >>
A Tasman High brings summer-like temperatures
Sunday, 3 November 2019, 1:36 pm | MetService
During the final week of October and into the first few days of November, a building area of high pressure over the Tasman Sea has dominated New Zealand’s weather. MetService meteorologist Andy Best comments, “This area of high pressure meant ... More >>
