Tag: metservice_new_zealand
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Red Warning Issued for Damaging Winds in Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Damaging Winds in the Canterbury High Country, effective from 10pm Saturday to 3pm Sunday. This escalation, made in consultation with the Canterbury Regional Council, is due to an active front bringing very strong…
WeatherDisastersAustralasiaGeneral Weather MetServiceRed WarningCanterbury High CountryDamaging WindsSevere WeatherSouth IslandMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Weather: Brief Calm Before Winds Return Midweek
Following a weekend of strong winds, Aotearoa New Zealand is set for a brief period of improved weather conditions. MetService is forecasting brighter skies and warmer temperatures early this week, before winds strengthen and wet weather returns from Wednesday. The…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Strong Winds Forecast
New Zealand is bracing for a mixed bag of spring weather, with a fast-moving rainband set to cross the upper North Island on Friday, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h. MetService has issued Heavy…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather Shift After Lunar Eclipse
New Zealand is preparing for a significant weather shift this week, transitioning from calm conditions to severe weather. The week began with clear skies and a lunar eclipse, visible across much of the country due to a ridge of high…
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New Zealand Weather: Severe Weather Warnings Issued as Frontal System Moves Up Country
MetService has issued several Severe Weather Forecasts for strong northwest winds and heavy rain as an active frontal system moves up New Zealand. The most likely severe weather is expected in the Canterbury High Country and headwaters, with Orange Warnings…
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New Zealand Welcomes Meteorological Spring Amidst Weather Warnings
Meteorological spring has arrived in New Zealand, bringing a mix of settled conditions and weather warnings. After a winter marked by harsh winds, the transition began on Monday, September 1st. Southerly winds are ushering in cooler air, leading to frosty…
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New Zealand Welcomes Meteorological Spring with Weather Warnings
New Zealand has entered meteorological spring with a mix of severe weather conditions. After harsh winter winds, southerly winds are bringing cooler air and potential frosts. A Severe Gale Warning is in effect for Stewart Island, accompanied by Strong Wind…
WeatherDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather MetServiceWeather WarningStewart IslandHawke’s BayRoad SnowfallZespri AIMS GamesMetService New Zealand
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Wild Weather Expected as New Zealand Approaches End of Meteorological Winter
New Zealanders can expect a wild end to meteorological winter, with strong winds, rain, thunderstorms, and snow forecast across the country. MetService has issued several Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for heavy rain and strong winds for Thursday and Friday.…
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New Zealand Weather: Sunshine and Showers as Winter Ends
MetService reports that after an active weekend featuring hail and thunderstorms in the upper North Island, New Zealanders can expect a mixed bag of weather as the country transitions into spring. The week will begin with fine weather for most…
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Mixed Weather Forecast: Sunshine in South, Showers in North
As the weekend approaches, many regions can anticipate brighter skies, though the upper North Island should prepare for showers. MetService has identified a risk of heavy rainfall for the Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty over the weekend, with…
WeatherAustralasia MetServiceNorth IslandSouth IslandMichael PawleyCoromandel PeninsulaBay of PlentyMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Braces for Snowy, Blustery Week
New Zealand's MetService is forecasting an active start to the week with snow and strong winds affecting both the South and North Islands. A band of rain is moving up the South Island today, followed by showery conditions. Snow is…
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New Zealand Gripped by Cold Southerly Winds and Widespread Frosts This Week
New Zealand is set for a week of cold southerly winds, with widespread frosts expected in most inland and southern areas. A ridge of high pressure south of the country and a low-pressure system to the northeast are driving the…
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New Zealand Weather: Dry Start, Rain and Cold Change Expected This Week
New Zealand can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, starting with cool, dry conditions before rain spreads across the country. According to MetService, the week will begin with wintry temperatures and frosty nights, particularly in the lower South…
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New Zealand Braces for Return of Winter Chill After Wet Start
After a soggy start, much of New Zealand can expect sunnier skies and a return to chilly winter nights. While southern and eastern areas may still see showers, the rest of the country is set for outdoor activities. However, eastern…
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New Zealand Weather Shift: From Calm to Wet and Windy
A period of calm, frosty mornings is coming to an end in Aotearoa New Zealand, with rain and wind expected to return, according to MetService. Some regions experienced their lowest temperatures of the year this morning, including Dunedin Airport at…
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Clear Skies and Frosty Mornings Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is set for a week of settled weather as a high-pressure system brings clear skies and light winds to most regions. However, this fine weather comes with a downside: cold, frosty mornings. Christchurch recorded its coldest July temperature…
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New Zealand Braces for Mixed Bag of Winter Weather
New Zealanders can expect a mixed bag of winter weather over the coming days, with rain, wind, fine spells, chilly mornings, and frosts all on the cards. The north is already experiencing wet and windy conditions as a low-pressure system…
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Fast Weather Fronts to Bring Wet and Blustery Conditions to New Zealand
A rapid succession of weather fronts is set to bring wet and blustery conditions across New Zealand from Monday, July 14th, to Thursday, July 17th. Monday started with warmer, cloudier, and foggier conditions nationwide, with showers easing in the west…
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Red Warning Issued for Heavy Rain in Tasman District
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain for the Tasman District, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. The warning, issued at 9:59 am today, is valid until 11 pm tonight and covers the Tasman District about…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to hit New Zealand, with MetService issuing numerous Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches and Warnings. The most significant impacts are expected on Friday as a front moves in from the Tasman Sea,…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Start to Final Week of School Holidays
The final week of school holidays begins with settled weather for most of the country, offering opportunities for outdoor activities before a change later in the week. Clear skies and high cloud will keep temperatures cool in northern and western…
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New Zealand Hit by Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Snow
New Zealand is experiencing a barrage of severe weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms hitting the North Island, while the South Island faces a heavy snow watch. The wild weather is expected to last from Thursday, July…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is expected to bring widespread rain and strong winds to New Zealand this week, particularly affecting the North Island. MetService forecasts that the unsettled weather will begin on Wednesday, intensifying on Thursday,…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather Ahead of School Holidays
New Zealand is bracing for a spell of severe weather as the school holidays approach, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms expected across the country. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings are in effect for parts of Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough,…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast to End School Term in New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as the school term concludes, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across both islands. After a spell of cold mornings, including a record low of -4.2℃ in Christchurch,…
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Frosty Start to the Week, Rain on the Horizon for New Zealand
A frosty start to the week is expected for much of New Zealand, with rain arriving later, according to MetService. Widespread frosts are forecast for areas south of the central North Island, with clear days, chilly nights, and some foggy…
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms After Cold Snap
A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is expected to bring rain and potential thunderstorms to New Zealand, particularly affecting the upper North Island. MetService reports that while Monday will remain chilly after parts of the country recorded their…
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New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap with Snow and Strong Winds
MetService is forecasting a cold weekend for New Zealand, with snow expected in several regions. Following a night of intense rain, a "cold cup of winter" is predicted from Friday. Heavy Snow Watches and Warnings have been issued for Southland,…
WeatherAustralasiaDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather MetServiceSnowCold WeatherMmathapelo MakgabutlaneWānakaMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Weather Review: May's Fluctuations and June's Chilling Forecast
New Zealand experienced fluctuating temperatures and near-to-above average rainfall in May, with high pressure dominating, according to MetService. A state of emergency was declared in Selwyn District due to a deep low east of the country, and Wellington region was…
WeatherAgricultureDisastersEnvironmentClimate ChangeGeneral Weather MetServiceRainfallTemperaturesJune 2025Selwyn DistrictMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Braces for Stormy Week and Cold Snap
New Zealand is bracing for a week of stormy weather and a cold snap, with the first week of June bringing rain, strong winds, and potential snowfall. MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across various regions…
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