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New Zealand Christmas Weather Forecast: Rain and Wind Expected
A "hairy" few days are expected in New Zealand leading up to Christmas, with a significant shift in weather patterns. According to MetService, a surge of wet and warm air from the Tasman Sea will bring rain to the South…
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New Zealand Enjoys Warm, Dry Start to November After Wet October
Following a wet October, New Zealand is experiencing a warm and dry start to November. Wānaka and Queenstown, which had their second-wettest Octobers on record, will particularly welcome this change. Marlborough Anniversary Day began with sunshine and blue skies across…
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New Zealand Weather Update: Showers, Strong Winds, and a Glimmer of Hope
New Zealand is experiencing a week of showers as fast-moving fronts cross the country. The first week of the spring school holidays concludes with a continuation of this unsettled weather pattern. Today (Thursday) and Friday will see a line of…
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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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Mixed Weather Forecast: Sunshine in South, Showers in North
As the weekend approaches, many regions can anticipate brighter skies, though the upper North Island should prepare for showers. MetService has identified a risk of heavy rainfall for the Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty over the weekend, with…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to hit New Zealand, with MetService issuing numerous Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches and Warnings. The most significant impacts are expected on Friday as a front moves in from the Tasman Sea,…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather Ahead of School Holidays
New Zealand is bracing for a spell of severe weather as the school holidays approach, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms expected across the country. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings are in effect for parts of Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough,…
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Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand's Long Weekend
New Zealand's MetService has issued a Strong Wind Watch for the upper North Island today (Thursday) due to squally thunderstorms bringing very gusty winds and hail. Meteorologist Michael Pawley advises, “Strong gusts are expected with these thunderstorms in this pocket…
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