Tag: weather
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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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High Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has warned that strong winds may affect the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, Tuesday, October 28, until approximately 2 PM. Wind gusts could reach 75-85km/h until midday, with a chance of exceeding 90km/h between…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weather outlook issued at 9:59 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather in New Zealand through Sunday, November 2, 2025. On Thursday, October 30, a low to the north of the country may…
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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Canterbury High Country
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 9:32 am on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, for heavy snow affecting the Canterbury region. A cold southwest flow over the South Island is bringing snow to low levels. A Warning is in force,…
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Orange Wind Warning Issued for Wellington Region
MetService has issued an Orange wind warning for the Wellington region, effective tomorrow (Labour Day). The warning forecasts severe gale northerlies, with damaging gusts reaching 130 km/h in exposed locations. The public is advised to take precautions and stay safe…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for much of New Zealand, effective Monday night and Tuesday morning, as an active low-pressure system moves across the country from the Tasman Sea. The warnings include Orange Rain Warnings for Northland and the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for much of New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system from the Tasman Sea bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The warning, issued at 9:10pm on Monday, October 27, 2025, also forecasts heavy…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating a significant storm will impact much of New Zealand today and Tuesday morning. An active low-pressure system moving across the country is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Wednesday, October 29th, to Saturday, November 1st, 2025. The forecast, released at 9:43 am on Monday, October 27th, 2025, details the weather…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant storm as an active low-pressure system moves across the country during Labour Day and Tuesday morning. MetService has issued several severe weather warnings, including heavy rain, strong wind, and heavy snow, for various…
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Severe Storm Expected to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:26 am on Sunday, October 26, 2025, forecasts a significant storm to impact much of New Zealand on Labour Day, Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The complex trough of low pressure over central…
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Severe Weather Warning: Storm to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A significant storm is forecast to impact much of New Zealand during Labour Day and Tuesday morning, prompting severe weather warnings from MetService. An active low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will move across the country, bringing heavy rain and…
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Severe Storm Predicted to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, forecasts a significant storm to impact much of New Zealand on Labour Day, Monday, October 27, 2025. A complex trough of low pressure moving from…
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Media Monitor: Thousands Without Power in New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is reporting that more than 25,000 homes and businesses across Southland and south Otago could be without power for some time. RNZ also reports that extreme winds have wreaked havoc across the lower South Island, where some…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Weekend Before Severe Weather Returns on Monday
After a week of wild weather, New Zealanders can look forward to a more settled weekend before another severe weather event arrives on Monday. Thursday saw extreme conditions across the country, with infrastructure and properties damaged, power cuts, flooding, and…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Announced for October 28-31
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between October 28 and 31, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. Any work delayed by bad weather will be completed…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales Forecast
A strong westerly flow is expected to cover New Zealand, bringing a series of severe weather conditions across the country. Issued at 10:20am on Friday, October 24, 2025, the MetService outlook warns of potential impacts from Sunday, October 26, through…
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MetService Lifts Strong Wind Warning for Tararua District
MetService has lifted the Strong Wind Warning for Tararua District. Issued at 7:28 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, the alert indicated that west to northwest winds were affecting the region. MetService has confirmed that these winds are now easing,…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Tararua District
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning at 8:24pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, for central New Zealand, anticipating westerly gales and heavy rain. A front over the central North Island is expected to move north early Friday morning, with…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, effective as of 5:00pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The warnings include Orange level alerts for heavy rain and strong winds. These warnings follow the passing of a weakening front…
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State Highway 1 Reopens Between Clinton and Balclutha
State Highway 1 between Clinton and Balclutha has now re-opened to all traffic, according to the New Zealand Police. However, the police advise that the stretch of highway further north, between Milton and Balclutha, is open only to light vehicles.…
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Road Closures in Southern District Due to Severe Weather
Southern District Police are advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel due to severe weather conditions. Debris is blocking several roads, and power lines and trees have fallen due to strong winds. State Highway 1 between Clinton and Milton is being…
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand: Weather and Fire Update - 1 PM
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 1pm Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand -- Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts. The calls were predominantly for roofs…
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Red Wind Warning Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, with damaging gales and significant heavy rain expected to impact the regions on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The MetService updated its warning at midday to upgrade coastal…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:15 am on Thursday, October 23, 2025, indicates a mix of weather conditions across New Zealand. While Saturday, October 25, poses minimal risk, Sunday, October 26, brings a strong westerly flow, with low confidence…
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Red Warnings Issued as Severe Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, with damaging gales and significant heavy rain expected to impact the regions on Thursday. The warning, issued at 9:47am on Thursday, October 23, 2025, indicates that an…
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Wellington City Council to Close Facilities Due to Red Wind Warning
Wellington City Council's facilities will close tomorrow (Thursday) following the Red Wind Warning issued for the lower North Island by MetService. The closures affect swimming pools, libraries, recreation centres, and community centres. Despite the weather warning, the Council notes that…
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Red Warnings Issued for Severe Gales in Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:57pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for southern and central New Zealand. An active front, associated with a significant deep low, is expected to bring damaging gales and heavy rain…
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Red Alert: Damaging Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 4:24pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, forecasting damaging gales and significant heavy rain for southern and central New Zealand on Thursday. The Strong Wind Warning for Marlborough from Cape Campbell…
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather updates -- Kaikoura fires Eleven crews, including heavy machinery and dangerous tree fellers, are working across a large area of Kaikoura Flats to continue active firefighting and strengthen containment lines around each…
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