We're anticipating plenty of very active and impactful weather around New Zealand on Thursday and Friday, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. Here's today's video update that will give you more information about what to expect. >Seth | NIWA Weather
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We're anticipating plenty of very active and impactful weather around New Zealand on Thursday and Friday, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. Here's today's video update that will give you more information about what to expect. >Seth | NIWA Weather
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Watch as the polar jet stream sweeps air from the Antarctic ice sheet straight into New Zealand next week! 🥶 | NIWA Weather
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Watch as the polar jet stream sweeps air from the Antarctic ice sheet straight into New Zealand next week! 🥶 | NIWA Weather
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A disturbance currently over the Australian Bight is one to watch for New Zealand 👀 This animation of atmospheric spin shows how multiple atmospheric features may join forces near New Zealand early next week. One of the features could emerge from the Southern Ocean and become wrapped into the Tasman feature. This would cause the merged disturbance to become slow-moving. An injection of cold air from the Southern Ocean may then meet the moisture over New Zealand, increasing the odds for snowy co
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A disturbance currently over the Australian Bight is one to watch for New Zealand 👀 This animation of atmospheric spin shows how multiple atmospheric features may join forces near New Zealand early next week. One of the features could emerge from the Southern Ocean and become wrapped into the Tasman feature. This would cause the merged disturbance to become slow-moving. An injection of cold air from the Southern Ocean may then meet the moisture over New Zealand, increasing the odds for snowy co
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➡️ A significant weather pattern change is expected in late August, September... After many months of a weaker-than-normal jet stream pattern around New Zealand, a notable change is forecast in late August. A robust jet stream is forecast to develop over the eastern Indian Ocean, extend across the south of Australia, and push into New Zealand during the last week to 10 days of the month. This is forecast to come with more unsettled conditions and an increase in westerly to northwesterly winds. T
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➡️ A significant weather pattern change is expected in late August, September... After many months of a weaker-than-normal jet stream pattern around New Zealand, a notable change is forecast in late August. A robust jet stream is forecast to develop over the eastern Indian Ocean, extend across the south of Australia, and push into New Zealand during the last week to 10 days of the month. This is forecast to come with more unsettled conditions and an increase in westerly to northwesterly winds. T
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Here's a look at the next several days of New Zealand's weather: 🌧️ On Monday a southerly change will move up the country with a period of rain and gusty winds. ⛅ Tuesday-Wednesday look tranquil with high pressure overhead. ☔ Another round of rain will arrive later in the week, gradually moving from the South Island to the North Island. ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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Here's a look at the next several days of New Zealand's weather: 🌧️ On Monday a southerly change will move up the country with a period of rain and gusty winds. ⛅ Tuesday-Wednesday look tranquil with high pressure overhead. ☔ Another round of rain will arrive later in the week, gradually moving from the South Island to the North Island. ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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This map shows atmospheric moisture content over the next few days. Notice how the moistest air (🟣) is directed at NZ from the subtropics. 🌧️ This will lead to parts of NZ (especially the North Island) seeing periods of heavy rain from late Saturday through at least Christmas Day. 🎅 >Seth | NIWA Weather
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This map shows atmospheric moisture content over the next few days. Notice how the moistest air (🟣) is directed at NZ from the subtropics. 🌧️ This will lead to parts of NZ (especially the North Island) seeing periods of heavy rain from late Saturday through at least Christmas Day. 🎅 >Seth | NIWA Weather
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☀️ Tuesday Weather Across NZ 🌦️ It’s a warm one on the way, most main centres across New Zealand will hit 20°C or higher on Tuesday. Not quite peak summer, but it’ll certainly feel like it for many. Southland gets some rain as a front moves through, but elsewhere it’s looking brighter. The east of the South Island and much of the North Island can expect sunshine, some cloud, and those classic warm summer temperatures. Enjoy the warmth while it lasts! Unsettled weather returns for the end of thi
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☀️ Tuesday Weather Across NZ 🌦️ It’s a warm one on the way, most main centres across New Zealand will hit 20°C or higher on Tuesday. Not quite peak summer, but it’ll certainly feel like it for many. Southland gets some rain as a front moves through, but elsewhere it’s looking brighter. The east of the South Island and much of the North Island can expect sunshine, some cloud, and those classic warm summer temperatures. Enjoy the warmth while it lasts! Unsettled weather returns for the end of thi
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🎙️ The weather is busy. Snow, wind, rain, and thunderstorms. Chris has a can't-miss update for Friday & the weekend! | NIWA Weather
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Wednesday morning will be dry nearly everywhere across New Zealand, but by about midday we'll start to see showers and thunderstorms forming in the central and northern North Island as well as in the higher terrain of the South Island. ⛈️ ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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⛈️The forecast shows some areas might see showers and thunderstorms this Boxing Day. Don’t let a little rain dampen your plans—just bring an umbrella and keep an eye on the skies!🌦️ | NIWA Weather
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👉 Here’s what our NIWA35 model shows for rainfall trends over the next month: After drier than normal conditions in the next week, a wetter trend is expected to develop. 🌧️ There are strong indications that late August and early September could be wetter than normal for much of New Zealand. ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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This animation shows forecast wind gusts on Wednesday and Thursday. While Wednesday will be gusty, it won't be as bad as what we saw on Tuesday. HOWEVER Strong low pressure will likely bring damaging winds (🔴) to the South Island and lower North Island on Thursday, and these winds will have a realistic chance to be even stronger than what we saw on Tuesday. 👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home | NIWA Weather
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One more day of unsettled weather to go before nicer conditions finally arrive! ⛈️ Saturday will be a near-repeat of Friday, with scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms, especially in the North Island. 🌊 Many areas in the North Island and upper South Island will continue to see very high to extremely high river flows on Saturday. ⛅ On Sunday and Monday, high pressure finally arrives and most of the country will be dry. ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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⚠️ Heads up Bay of Plenty & Gisborne! Our high-resolution model predicts the development of very heavy rain & thunderstorms overnight, continuing on Wednesday... ❗Over a month's worth of rain is possible in a short time, leading to a risk for flash flooding river and stream flooding 🌊 Rain will continue along the east coast on Thursday-Friday, expanding into Hawke's Bay, potentially exacerbating any flooding issues that do develop. Stay safe out there. >Ben | NIWA Weather
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Remarkably active weather week ahead. Expect damaging winds for some areas and near 30°C temps for others. Key days to watch: Tuesday and Thursday for severe wind and travel disruptions Stay informed with MetService warnings and local updates. | NIWA Weather
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🛰️ The first animation shows the oberved satellite data. You can see a low that formed on Friday in the Southern Ocean is just to our west now. 🌀 The second animation shows the forecast of spin of the atmosphere (vorticity). We can use this to track how low pressure systems form and move. You can see how this low pressure system will move over us during Mon & Tue. This system will lead to a short but intense burst of rain, snow, lightning, and powerful winds Monday and Tuesday. | NIWA Weather
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Here's a rolling 6 hour rainfall forecast. You can see the band of rain move north with time. Before leaving the west of the South Island, some areas will have received 100-200 mm of rain by early Friday morning. This will increase the risk of surface flooding and landslips, particularly in and around areas that receive the heaviest rain. | NIWA Weather
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💨 Wind, 🌧️ rain, and 🌊 waves are all in the mix — here’s what to expect around the country today. | NIWA Weather
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We're slightly more than halfway through March and temperature anomalies so far are generally running cooler than average (🔵) in the North Island and warmer than average (🟡) in the South Island. However, after today's very chilly temperatures, the warm anomalies in the South Island are likely to decrease. ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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Who's ready for warmer weather? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Warmer than usual air (for the time of year) is forecast to arrive later this week & weekend, just as we begin meteorological winter. 🙃 As the week unfolds, watch as we go from 🔵 ➡️ 🔴. | NIWA Weather
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☀️ Weekend weather with Seth: sunny but cold for many with a sprinkle here and there 🥶 | NIWA Weather
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This week’s forecast is looking pretty unsettled 🌦️ Expect rain and showers, with the South Island in for some especially blustery conditions later in the week. Classic spring rollercoaster weather! 🎢 Best to keep an eye on the forecast so you’re ready for whatever comes your way. | NIWA Weather
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Strong to severe thunderstorms possible this evening through to very early Sunday over parts of the country. Showers & thunderstorms will form over the Tasman Sea this evening. This squall line is forecast impact the far upper South Island & much of the North Island. What's concerning is the forecast wind speed just above the surface. Wind speeds 1400-1500 metres ABOVE the surface are forecast to be 100-140 km/h over some parts of the North Island. Thunderstorms can sometimes bring stronger wind
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Weekend weather with Seth: hot for many on Sunday ☀️ | NIWA Weather
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The weekend is here and so is Chris with your weather update! There's a bit of weather around, so tune in to his forecast... | NIWA Weather
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The weather for the upcoming week looks mostly quiet overall as high pressure sits nearby. 🌤️ The main exception will be a front moving up the country Thursday-Friday, bringing a brief period of rain as it passes. ☔ There is currently some uncertainty about another rain chance on Saturday in the South Island. ~Seth | NIWA Weather
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What's on tap the next several days? Warm to hot temperatures to start the week, with a puff of cooler air mid-week for the South Island. Meanwhile, well to our north, we'll continue to watch what happens with a soon-to-be tropical cyclone. ~Chris | NIWA Weather
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🙌 The weekend is here! And so is Seth, with a weather update. Have a great one and stay warm! | NIWA Weather
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