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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's South Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:37 am on Friday, December 5, 2025, indicates that a front, preceded by a strong northwesterly flow, will move northeast over the lower South Island on Sunday, December 7, 2025. There is…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:05am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, indicates strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Thursday, December 4, a large low east…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland and Southern Westland
MetService issued a severe weather warning at 7:51pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, for Fiordland and southern Westland, citing a slow-moving front bringing heavy rain. The warning is in effect for Fiordland south of Milford Sound for 17 hours, from…
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New Zealand Weather Update: Clear Skies Follow Wet Start
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a shift from a wet week to clearer skies. Christchurch is already enjoying sunshine, with the North Island expected to see clouds dissipate this afternoon. MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said, “The trend of morning cloud…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A front is forecasted to move east across New Zealand, bringing with it a strong, moist northerly flow. MetService issued the severe weather outlook at 10:03am on Sunday, November 16, 2025, noting that the front is expected to arrive on…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:56am on Thursday, November 13, 2025, indicates a low confidence of severe weather over the next few days. On Saturday, November 15, a front weakens as it moves east across the North…
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Severe Weather Outlook: High Winds and Heavy Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:31am on Monday, October 6, 2025, indicates a strengthening northwest flow over New Zealand. Wednesday sees a ridge over the north, while the South Island experiences showery conditions. There is low confidence…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:14 am on Monday, August 25, 2025, indicates a dynamic weather pattern across New Zealand. The outlook spans from Wednesday, August 27, to Saturday, August 30, 2025. On Wednesday, a low to…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:51am on Sunday, August 24, 2025, indicates potential for strong winds and heavy rain across various parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Tuesday, August 26, high pressure will cover…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Trough Approaching with Potential for Strong Winds and Snow
A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled weather to southern and central New Zealand on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, while easterlies and showers affect the north. The risk of severe weather is minimal. MetService reports that on…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:47 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, forecasts a significant rain event for western and northern New Zealand starting Monday, July 28, 2025. An active trough over the Tasman Sea is expected…
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New Zealand Weather Shift: From Calm to Wet and Windy
A period of calm, frosty mornings is coming to an end in Aotearoa New Zealand, with rain and wind expected to return, according to MetService. Some regions experienced their lowest temperatures of the year this morning, including Dunedin Airport at…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
New Zealand is expected to have minimal risk of severe weather over the next few days, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued at 9:10 am on Monday, July 21, 2025. A large high-pressure system is currently situated over…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:27 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, indicates a period of heavy rain for northern and western parts of New Zealand. The outlook covers the period from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 10:16am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for central and southern New Zealand. An active front, preceded by north to northwest gales, is moving onto the South Island today and is…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast to End School Term in New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as the school term concludes, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across both islands. After a spell of cold mornings, including a record low of -4.2℃ in Christchurch,…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting significant weather events across New Zealand from Wednesday, June 25, through Saturday, June 28, 2025. On Wednesday, high confidence exists for rainfall reaching warning criteria in Fiordland, the Westland District, and the…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds Forecast
New Zealand is bracing for a period of severe weather, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A strong northerly flow is expected to develop over the country as a ridge of high pressure…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Possible Late Sunday
A ridge of high pressure is currently over most of New Zealand, posing minimal risk of severe weather through Saturday, May 24, 2025. According to the MetService, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, a ridge will persist over the North Island,…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Through Saturday, Potential for Gales and Heavy Rain on Sunday
A ridge of high pressure is expected to cover northern and central New Zealand on Thursday, with strong westerlies and a weak cold front affecting the far south of the South Island. MetService reports a minimal risk of severe weather…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:12 am on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand on Friday, May 16, 2025. However, the outlook anticipates potential weather developments over…
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New Zealand Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:04am on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, indicates a potential for heavy rainfall and severe gales across parts of New Zealand from Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18, 2025. While a ridge…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Milford Sound for a solo tramper missing since Sunday. The man planned a day trip to climb Mitre Peak but failed to return, prompting an immediate response shortly before midnight on…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gale Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for parts of the South Island, effective Tuesday, May 6, 2025. An active front, bringing heavy rain and gale-force northwesterly winds, is expected to move northwards across the region on Thursday…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:23 am on Monday, May 5, 2025, indicates potential weather hazards for New Zealand. On Wednesday, May 7, a strong, moist northwesterly flow is expected to cover southern New Zealand. There is…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: South Island Braces for Northwesterly Flow
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:58 am on Sunday, May 4, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for Tuesday, May 6, as a ridge of high pressure moves onto the North Island. However, a strong,…
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