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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 Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland, South Island, expecting 140-190mm of rain from Friday night to Saturday noon. Residents should prepare for rapid river rises, surface flooding, and difficult driving conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North Island: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
MetService warns of heavy rain and squally thunderstorms for parts of the North Island overnight. Bay of Plenty, Tararua Range, and Taranaki are affected, with risks of flooding and slips. Residents should prepare and drive cautiously.
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North Island Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
MetService issues Orange Heavy Rain Warnings for Bay of Plenty and Taranaki, forecasting significant rainfall, potential flooding, and slips from Thursday night to Saturday. Residents advised to prepare for adverse conditions.
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North Island Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for parts of the North Island, including Bay of Plenty and Taranaki, forecasting significant rainfall, potential thunderstorms, and advising caution for residents.
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New Zealand's West Braces for Rainy Winter Start with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warnings
MetService forecasts a wet start to winter for New Zealand's western regions, with heavy rain watches and warnings for Taranaki, Horowhenua, Kapiti, and Wellington. Thunderstorms and colder temperatures are also expected, though eastern South Island drought areas will see little…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for parts of New Zealand's North Island, including Bay of Plenty and Taranaki, from late Thursday to early Saturday, with significant rainfall and possible thunderstorms expected.
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Cyclone Vaianu Moves Away, Showery Westerlies to Affect New Zealand
Cyclone Vaianu has moved offshore from New Zealand, with watches and warnings lifted. However, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in western areas.
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Wet and Windy Weekend Ahead for New Zealand
New Zealand braces for a wet and windy weekend as a low-pressure system develops, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to the North Island and cooler temperatures across the country.
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New Zealand Weather: Showers to Ease as Settled Conditions Arrive Mid-Week
New Zealand braces for a cool, showery start to the week, with thunderstorms possible in some areas, before high pressure brings calmer, milder weather.
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New Zealand Braces for Wet and Stormy Week with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures are forecast for New Zealand's North Island and the top of the South Island, with potential for localized severe weather events.
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Severe Weather Warning for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
Severe weather warnings remain in place for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and parts of Hawke's Bay, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected. High confidence of warnable rain in Wairoa District and Gisborne.
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New Zealand Weather: Thunderstorms to Clear for Calm Weekend
After a thundery Thursday, New Zealanders can look forward to milder temperatures and a high-pressure system bringing pleasant weather for the weekend, perfect for outdoor activities.
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New Zealand Braces for Active Start to Summer with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand's meteorological summer begins with a bang as a low-pressure system brings heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to the North Island, followed by improving conditions later in the week.
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New Zealand Weather: Summer-like Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
MetService forecasts warm, wet weather with potential thunderstorms for New Zealand. High temperatures expected, especially in Hastings and Napier. Active weather returns mid-week with possible heavy rain.
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New Zealand Forecast: Warmer Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms
MetService forecasts warmer temperatures for New Zealand, with potential thunderstorms in the North Island and rain in the South Island early next week.
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: From Snowy South to Sunny Weekend
After a Labour Day of unstable weather, New Zealand faces a week of mixed conditions, including thunderstorms and snow, before a sunny weekend arrives, bringing a taste of summer.
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New Zealand Braces for Swirling Showers and Possible Thunderstorms
A low-pressure system is set to bring periods of rain, scattered showers, and potentially squally thunderstorms across New Zealand, particularly affecting the North Island and Tasman region.
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Strong Winds Forecast
A fast-moving rainband is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to the upper North Island. The South Island will also experience showers and possible thunderstorms.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather Shift After Lunar Eclipse
After a calm start to the week featuring a lunar eclipse, New Zealand is set for a dramatic weather change, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds forecast across the country.
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New Zealand Weather: Sunshine and Showers as Winter Ends
New Zealanders can expect a mixed bag of weather as the country transitions into spring, with sunshine, showers, and a front bringing wet and windy conditions.
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty
MetService issues severe weather watch for Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localised downpours are possible as an active frontal system moves over the North Island.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North and Upper South Island
MetService forecasts potential thunderstorms and fronts for the North and upper South Island, with low confidence of warning-level rainfall in several regions over the coming days.
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