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MetService severe weather January 21st -22nd
MetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetService
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
Summer's coming! Warm air from subtropics headed our way in late January
Good weather should coincide with Waitangi Day and regional anniversary holidays.
Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
Magician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.
‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North Island
Temperatures in the lower North Island will peak in the low to mid-teens.
Metservice Severe weather 3rd January
Severe thunderstorms are expected today in the northern South Island, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Nelson, Marlborough, and inland Hurunui District until 9 pm.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.
‘Miles different’: Water park owner feels ‘victimised’ by iPhone weather app
App keeps reporting temperature is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts, she says.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
Rhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZ
The North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th. Video / Metservice
Air NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's storm
The plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.
Gale force winds batter Wellington: Boat wrecked, flights cancelled
MetService warns that up to 110mm of rain could fall in the Tararua Range area.