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MetService Forecasts Unsettled Weather and Severe Gales Across New Zealand
MetService predicts unsettled weather for New Zealand from Saturday through early September, with moderate confidence of severe gales in several regions and warning rain for parts of the North Island.
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MetService Forecasts Milder Temperatures and Approaching Rain for New Zealand
New Zealand is transitioning from a cold snap to milder temperatures this week, with MetService forecasting single-digit overnight lows and mid-teen afternoons. Rain is expected to reach the West Coast and Northland by Wednesday, spreading across the North Island Thursday.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand This Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from August 11-14, 2026. Rain and showers are expected, with brief heavy rain possible in western and upper North Island areas, but confidence for severe warnings remains low.
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MetService Forecasts Moderate Rain Risk for Eastern Bay of Plenty
MetService's latest Severe Weather Outlook predicts a moderate chance of warning rain for eastern Bay of Plenty ranges on Monday. The rest of the week sees minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand as troughs approach from the Tasman Sea.
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New Zealand Braces for Warmer, Wetter Weekend After Year's Coldest Morning
New Zealand experienced its coldest morning of the year, with temperatures as low as -10.1°C. However, a significant weather shift is expected, bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain across the country for the weekend.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather for New Zealand from August 7-10, 2026. A front brings rain to western South Island and a low risk of heavy rain to parts of central New Zealand on Saturday, with North Island uncertainty by…
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MetService Forecasts Low Severe Weather Risk, Localized Rain Expected Saturday
MetService forecasts a generally low risk of severe weather across New Zealand from August 6-9, 2026. However, a low risk of warning-level rain is anticipated for specific central regions on Saturday.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather, Warns of Saturday Rain Risk
MetService's latest outlook predicts minimal severe weather and widespread frosts for New Zealand this week. A front on Saturday brings a low risk of warning-level rain to North Taranaki, western Taumarunui, and Waitomo.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand Mid-Week
MetService predicts moderate confidence of heavy rain and strong gales for parts of New Zealand from Thursday to Friday, with snow also expected. Minimal severe weather risk is forecast for Wednesday and Saturday.
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New Zealand Prepares for Freezing Plunge and Severe Weather
New Zealand is set for a freezing plunge this weekend, with MetService forecasting heavy rain, strong winds, plummeting temperatures, and significant snow for ski fields. Road snowfall warnings are in place, and severe frosts are expected across both islands.
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MetService Forecasts Unsettled Weekend Weather for New Zealand
MetService predicts an unsettled weekend for New Zealand, with low confidence for severe rain and wind warnings across parts of the North Island and Chatham Islands, before conditions improve by Monday.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts an active trough bringing rain and cold southwesterlies to New Zealand from Friday, with snow possible in the South Island. Low confidence for warning-level rain in several areas.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts a severe weather outlook for New Zealand from July 23-26, 2026, with low confidence for warning-level rain, wind, and snow across various regions.
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New Zealand Braces for Midweek Weather Shift: Frost to Rain
New Zealand begins the school term with settled, frosty weather, but a significant change is forecast for the week's end. Heavy rain and colder temperatures are expected in the western South Island, with snow possible.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather, Low Rain Risk for Fiordland This Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from July 20-22, 2026. However, there is low confidence for warning-level rain in Fiordland and South Westland on July 23.
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New Zealand Braces for Westerly Winds, Rising Temperatures After Cold Snap
After a record cold weekend, New Zealand anticipates a significant warm-up this week. Westerly winds bring rain and strong gusts to the west, while eastern regions expect drier, warmer conditions.
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MetService Forecasts Strong Winds, Rain for South Island
MetService has released its severe weather outlook for the South Island, forecasting strong winds and rain from Tuesday, July 14, with a low risk of severe gales in Fiordland, Otago, and Canterbury High country. Minimal severe weather is expected later…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from July 12-15, 2026. High pressure, weak troughs, and fronts will bring some rain and strong winds, particularly to the South Island, but warnings are unlikely.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 7-9, 2026, with heavy rain in Marlborough and Canterbury, strong gales in central regions, and snow at higher elevations.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 6-9, 2026, including heavy snow for Otago and Canterbury, significant rain for Marlborough, and severe gales for Westland, Grey, Marlborough Sounds, and Wellington.
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MetService Forecasts Increasing Severe Weather Risk for South Island by Weekend
MetService predicts minimal severe weather early this week, but warns of increasing risk for heavy rain and strong northwest gales across New Zealand's South Island from Friday through Saturday.
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MetService Forecasts Moderate Rain, Gale Risk for South Island on Friday
MetService forecasts moderate rain for Fiordland and Westland, and low confidence of severe gales across the lower South Island on Friday, July 3. Minimal severe weather risk is expected earlier in the week.
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MetService Forecasts Rain and Strong Winds for Northern and Central New Zealand
MetService forecasts rain and strong winds for northern and central New Zealand on Saturday, with moderate confidence for heavy rain in Wellington and southern Wairarapa. Minimal severe weather risk is expected for Sunday through Tuesday.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Gales and Rain on Friday
MetService forecasts severe gales for Wellington and Marlborough, with significant rain expected in Wellington, Wairarapa, and Hawke's Bay on Friday, June 26, due to a deep low. Conditions are set to ease over the weekend.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather on Friday
MetService forecasts severe rain and gales for parts of New Zealand on Friday, June 26, impacting Wellington, Marlborough, and other regions, with conditions expected to ease over the weekend.
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New Zealand Braces for Return of Wet, Windy Weather After Brief Reprieve
New Zealand faces a return to wet and windy weather after a brief reprieve, with a low-pressure system bringing heavy rain and strong gales. This follows Christchurch's record-breaking June temperature, as winter conditions are set to return.
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New Zealand Braces for "June-y" Weather Shift
After a warm start, New Zealand transitions to cooler, more typical June weather this week, with rain and potential icy roads. Temperatures will rise again by the weekend, but heavy rain could hit the West Coast.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts potential severe weather for New Zealand from June 17-20, 2026. The outlook includes low to moderate confidence for gales in Canterbury and warning rain for Fiordland and Westland.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for Westland and Canterbury on Monday
MetService warns of moderate confidence for heavy rain in Westland District and severe gale winds in Canterbury High Country on Monday, June 15. Minimal severe weather risk is expected for the rest of the week across New Zealand.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook with Low Rain Risk for South Island
MetService's latest Severe Weather Outlook for June 13-16, 2026, forecasts minimal severe weather across New Zealand, with low confidence for warning-level rain in Fiordland and Westland District ranges on Sunday and Monday.
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