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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Amidst Unseasonably Warm Weather
New Zealand is bracing for a mix of severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures. A warm, moisture-laden system from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring persistent rain to the West Coast of the…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, indicates a strong and unsettled westerly flow easing over New Zealand as a narrow ridge moves onshore from the Tasman Sea. There is moderate confidence…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: High Pressure Dominates, Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A ridge of high pressure is set to dominate New Zealand's weather this week, bringing a period of relative calm. According to the MetService's Severe Weather Outlook, issued on Saturday, August 9, 2025, the ridge extends from the Tasman Sea…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected Across New Zealand
A trough of low pressure moving from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring unsettled weather to New Zealand from Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10, 2025. Issued at 9:23am on Tuesday, August 5, the MetService outlook indicates strengthening…
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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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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A north to northeast flow is expected to cover much of New Zealand this weekend, with minimal risk of severe weather on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. However, the MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a…
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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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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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Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand's North and South Islands
A front moving over the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain to the northern and western regions of New Zealand, according to MetService. The weather system will affect both the North and South Islands, preceded by a strong…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
New Zealand is expected to have minimal risk of severe weather this week, according to MetService. A ridge of high pressure lies across the South Island, with a south to southeast flow affecting the North Island on Monday, July 7,…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected in Northern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:53 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, indicates that a large low over the Tasman Sea is expected to approach central New Zealand later on Friday, July 4, bringing further rain or…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds expected from Thursday. Additionally, heavy snow is forecast for parts of the South Island. A large low over the Tasman Sea…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
Central and northern New Zealand are bracing for heavy rain and strong winds, with warnings and watches in effect from Thursday onwards. A large low over the Tasman Sea is the cause, bringing with it a series of fronts. MetService…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A front moving southeast across New Zealand is expected to bring rain and strong winds, with the Bay of Plenty and inland Gisborne/Tairawhiti facing a high risk of rainfall reaching warning levels on Thursday. MetService issued the severe weather outlook…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is expected to bring widespread rain and strong winds to New Zealand this week, particularly affecting the North Island. MetService forecasts that the unsettled weather will begin on Wednesday, intensifying on Thursday,…
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms After Cold Snap
A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is expected to bring rain and potential thunderstorms to New Zealand, particularly affecting the upper North Island. MetService reports that while Monday will remain chilly after parts of the country recorded their…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales across many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. The warning, released at 10:05 am on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, highlights the potential for heavy…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales across many regions on Wednesday and Thursday. A low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea is moving southeast, expected to cross the northern South Island overnight Wednesday…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales for many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury on Thursday. A low over the Tasman Sea is…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Swells Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:37 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, indicates a strong west to southwest flow easing over New Zealand as a large high moves in from the Tasman Sea. Large southwest swells are…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low Pressure System to Bring Unsettled Weather to New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:11 am on Monday, May 26, 2025, indicates a large low-pressure system is moving towards New Zealand from the Tasman Sea. An associated front is expected to bring unsettled weather across the…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, effective from tonight through Monday. A front moving over the country from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. Warnings and Watches…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for southern and central New Zealand, effective Sunday, May 25, 2025. A front moving from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and strong north to northwest winds across…
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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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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued for the South Island, with heavy rain expected in western areas and strong northwest gales forecast for the Canterbury High Country on Saturday. The warning, released at 10:41am on Thursday, anticipates an active…
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