Tag: meteorology
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Coming Week
MetService's latest outlook predicts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from Tuesday through Friday. A weakening front brings rain to the South Island early week, followed by a persistent ridge of high pressure, ensuring generally settled conditions.
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings for South Island
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for New Zealand's South Island. Rain and strong northwest winds are now easing, bringing an end to the heavy rain warning for Westland ranges.
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High Pressure System Brings Settled Weather Across New Zealand
New Zealand anticipates a return to calmer weather next week as a high-pressure system dominates. While northern and western areas expect fine days, eastern regions may see increased cloud, with rain affecting parts of the upper North Island early in…
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk Across New Zealand
New Zealand is set for a period of minimal severe weather risk from May 12-15, 2026, according to MetService's latest outlook. Weather patterns include a showery west to southwest flow and high-pressure systems.
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MetService Warns of Heavy Rain and Severe Gales Across New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand, warning of heavy rain and severe gales across multiple regions through Saturday. Conditions will remain unsettled and cold into early next week before gradually easing.
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Following Calm Start to May
A significant autumnal weather shift will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and warmer overnight temperatures to New Zealand later this week as low-pressure systems move in from the Tasman Sea.
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New Zealand Braces for Calm Weather as High Pressure Builds
New Zealand faces a low risk of severe weather as a dominant high-pressure system is forecast to bring calm conditions through the upcoming week, according to MetService.
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New Zealand Faces Cold and Wet Start to Autumn
A cold front is set to bring rain and lower temperatures to New Zealand as meteorological autumn begins, with some areas experiencing significant temperature drops.
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
Heavy rain and strong winds persist across parts of New Zealand's North and South Islands, with significant wave heights recorded and warnings in effect for the coming days.
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Red Warnings Lifted After Record Rainfall, Travel Advisories Issued
Record-breaking rain subsides, but travel disruptions and cooler temperatures are expected for the long weekend. Red Warnings have been lifted.
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