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MetService Issues Orange Severe Weather Warning for Northern North Island and Lower South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain across northern North Island regions including Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel, with strong westerlies for the lower South Island, urging caution for potential flooding and slips.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand from August 30 to September 2, 2026, predicting strong west to southwest gales and potential heavy rain in various regions, with moderate to low confidence levels.
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Winter Storm Continues to Impact New Zealand, Unsettled Weather Expected
New Zealand's South Island faces ongoing heavy rain and snow from a weakening winter storm, with unsettled conditions, strong winds, and further rain forecast across the country through the weekend.
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New Zealand's South Island Braces for Major Winter Storm with Heavy Rain and Snow
A significant winter storm is forecast to hit New Zealand's South Island from Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, especially to western and central areas, and potential warning-level snow down to 400 meters by Thursday. The North Island will remain settled and…
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MetService Forecasts Moderate Rain Warning Confidence for South Island
MetService predicts moderate confidence for heavy rain warnings across parts of the South Island on Thursday, August 27, including Fiordland and Westland, with lower confidence for other warnings throughout the week.
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MetService Forecasts Low Confidence for Severe Weather Warnings Across South Island
MetService's latest Severe Weather Outlook indicates low confidence for warnings across New Zealand's South Island from August 24-27, 2026. Strong winds and heavy rain are possible in Fiordland, Stewart Island, and Westland, but the likelihood of official warnings remains low.
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MetService Forecasts Weekend Severe Weather for New Zealand's West Coast
MetService forecasts moderate confidence for heavy rain in Buller and Grey districts this weekend, starting Saturday, August 22. Low confidence for severe gales and rain in other New Zealand regions is also noted.
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New Zealand Braces for Chilly Southerly Blast and Widespread Frosts
New Zealand faces a chilly week with a persistent southerly blast bringing low temperatures, widespread frosts, and significant wind chill. A Road Snowfall Warning is issued for Crown Range, with warmer weather and rain expected by Friday.
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MetService Forecasts Potential Severe Gales for Parts of New Zealand Tuesday
MetService forecasts showery south to southwest flows for New Zealand, with low confidence of severe gales hitting Wellington, Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne on Tuesday. Weather is expected to ease later in the week.
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MetService Forecasts Weekend Heavy Rain and Gales for North Island
MetService forecasts moderate confidence for heavy rain in Wairoa and Gisborne/Tairawhiti this weekend, with low confidence for severe gales across parts of the North Island. Weather is expected to ease by Tuesday.
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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 Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Central New Zealand
MetService forecasts moderate confidence of warning rain for Grey, Buller, and northwest Tasman Districts on Sunday, August 9. The severe weather risk lessens through the week, with minimal concerns by Tuesday and Wednesday.
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MetService Forecasts Low Confidence of Severe Weather Across New Zealand
MetService forecasts low confidence of severe weather warnings for parts of New Zealand from August 8-10, 2026. A front will bring potential warning-level rain to the upper South Island, Tasman, Buller, Taranaki, and eastern Bay of Plenty ranges.
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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 Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from August 4-7, 2026. A cold front brings snow to eastern Otago and Banks Peninsula on Tuesday, followed by widespread frosts, but no significant warnings are expected.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Early August
MetService forecasts unsettled weather for New Zealand from August 1-4, 2026, with low confidence for severe gales in parts of the North and South Islands, including Wellington and Southland. An update is expected Friday.
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Severe Weather Outlook Issued for New Zealand, Gales and Snow Expected
MetService forecasts severe gales and snow across New Zealand from Friday, July 31, to Monday, August 3. Coastal Otago, Southland, and Stewart Island face moderate confidence for severe southerly gales.
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Cold Snap as Front Approaches
New Zealand faces continued cold, frosty mornings, with North Island experiencing record lows. A weather front arriving Thursday will bring rain and cooler southwesterlies, potentially affecting ski fields with snow.
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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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MetService Forecasts Varied Weather for New Zealand, Minimal Severe Risk Expected
MetService forecasts a mixed weather pattern for New Zealand, with low-pressure systems initially affecting the North Island and Chatham Islands, followed by a high-pressure ridge bringing minimal severe weather risk to most areas, though western South Island will see heavy…
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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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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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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from July 19-22, 2026. A trough of low pressure and a front will move across the islands, but conditions are expected to remain settled with no significant warnings anticipated.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService's latest Severe Weather Outlook for July 16-19, 2026, predicts a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand. Weakening fronts and a west to southwest flow are expected, with an update due by Wednesday afternoon.
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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 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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Clearer Skies and Frosty Mornings Expected for Matariki Celebrations After Severe Weather
New Zealand transitions from severe weather to a clear, cold Matariki weekend. Heavy rain and snow caused disruptions, but settled conditions are expected, offering ideal viewing for Matariki and outdoor activities.
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MetService Warns of Severe Weather, Heavy Rain, and Gales for Central and Northern New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for central and northern New Zealand from Thursday to Friday, including heavy rain and gales. Conditions are expected to ease by the weekend as a high-pressure ridge builds.
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Wintry Weather Grips New Zealand with Frosts, Fog, and Rainy School Holiday Start
New Zealand faces a wintry week with widespread frosts and fog, particularly in the north. Showers clear east but move west, with heavy rain and strong winds expected for the start of school holidays.
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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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