
‘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.
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
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Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
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Temperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.
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Temperatures are set to return to normal after a week of hot, muggy nights.
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.
Space weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s in some parts in the coming week.
MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.
According to MetService, Gisborne is set to reach a scorching 32C on Wednesday.
Forecasters are predicting multiple 30C-plus highs to start summer next week.
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Niwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.
Hawke's Bay hits 30°C; Wairoa and Taradale lead with warm temps.
If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.