Tag: thunderstorms
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Cyclone Vaianu Moves Away, Showery Westerlies to Affect New Zealand
Cyclone Vaianu has moved offshore, continuing south away from Aotearoa New Zealand, and all associated watches and warnings have been lifted. Despite the cyclone's departure, a new Heavy Rain Watch has been issued for western parts of the North Island…
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Wet and Windy Weekend Ahead for New Zealand
New Zealand is set for a significant weather shift this weekend, with a low-pressure system expected to bring wet and windy conditions to many areas. MetService is forecasting the end of the current warm spell, with cooler air pushing in…
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New Zealand Weather: Showers to Ease as Settled Conditions Arrive Mid-Week
New Zealand is set for a mixed start to the week, with cool showers expected before more settled conditions take hold. While minimal severe weather is forecast, the final week of January begins with showers and cooler temperatures, particularly for…
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New Zealand Braces for Wet and Stormy Week with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand is set for a week of unsettled weather, with heavy rain, downpours, and thunderstorms expected across the North Island and the northern part of the South Island. While the most intense weather is forecast for Thursday and Friday,…
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Severe Weather Warning for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
A Severe Weather Warning is currently in force for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and parts of Hawke's Bay. During Sunday morning, there is high confidence that warnable amounts of rain will continue to fall about the Wairoa District and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Thunderstorms and localised…
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New Zealand Weather: Thunderstorms to Clear for Calm Weekend
New Zealand is set for a change in weather, with thunderstorms expected to clear, giving way to a calm weekend. Today, Thursday, will see thunderstorms, potentially with hail, especially in Otago, South Canterbury, Inland Southland, Bay of Plenty, and the…
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New Zealand Braces for Active Start to Summer with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand is set for an active start to meteorological summer, with a broad range of weather conditions expected across the country. The North Island anticipates a warm, humid start, while the South Island will experience cooler temperatures. While the…
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New Zealand Weather: Summer-like Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
MetService is forecasting a warm and wet start to the week for New Zealand, with summer-like temperatures and possible thunderstorms. The forecast covers the period from Monday, November 10th, to Thursday, November 13th. Maximum temperatures today (Monday) are expected to…
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New Zealand Forecast: Warmer Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms
MetService is forecasting warmer temperatures than average for almost everyone in New Zealand over the next few days, with high pressure persisting over parts of the country. The outlook covers the period from Thursday, November 6th, to Monday, November 10th,…
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: From Snowy South to Sunny Weekend
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing an unstable south to southwest flow, bringing showers and snow, with thunderstorms expected in some areas. The unsettled weather is expected to clear by the end of today, leading to a mix of showers and…
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New Zealand Braces for Swirling Showers and Possible Thunderstorms
New Zealand is preparing for a bout of active weather as a low-pressure system moves across the country. MetService reports that while a standard rain system is passing over the country today (Thursday), more interesting weather is expected Friday and…
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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: 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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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty, with a burst of heavy rain expected tonight and early Wednesday morning. Issued at 9:35 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the MetService watch indicates that an active…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North and Upper South Island
A moist northwesterly flow is expected to bring potential thunderstorms and fronts to the North Island and upper South Island, according to MetService's Severe Weather Outlook issued on Monday, June 9, 2025. The outlook indicates a low confidence level regarding…
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