Weather not ideal for Guy Fawkes celebrations

Guy Fawkes celebrations should be able to proceed in most places this evening but if conditions aren't perfect tonight, they will be tomorrow and Saturday.

There's a fairly weak cold front moving over the North Island today and should clear this evening. Places like Auckland, Waikato and Taupo should see rain easing to drizzle and perhaps clearing altogether during this evening. Auckland will perhaps be a bit marginal. It may take a little longer to clear in Northland and Bay of Plenty but either way conditions will be improving tonight.

In Wellington strong winds may affect plans and in Southland and Otago Mother Nature may have her own fireworks display with thunderstorms possible as a front zips through later on.

But with Guy Fawkes on a Thursday night this year what does the weekend forecast look like for those who can't celebrate tonight? Well I think it's good news all around with sunnier, drier and calmer weather forecast for both Friday and Saturday nights. If tonight doesn't work the next two nights should be perfect as a high starts to move in.

This is very typical November weather, not as violent as October but still very unsettled.

But make sure you dress up warm - whether you're out tonight or the next couple of nights. No matter where you are conditions will be a little cooler over the coming evenings with temperatures in the mid to upper single digits for many centres.

- Philip Duncan

 

Photo: Conditions might not be ideal for fireworks tonight. Photo / Bay of Plenty Times