
'Biblical catastrophe': Thousands evacuated as Greek wildfires rage
Wildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.
Wildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.
A strong wind warning is in place from 4pm Sunday, and snowfall is expected to 300m.
And don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.
MetService National weather: August 4th - 6th
Vector staff are working hard to restore power to parts of the city which remain without.
Fallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.
High winds have lifted roofs and brought down powerlines overnight in Auckland, and motorists can expect widespread disruption today. Video / Hayden Woodward
Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.
A number of road snowfall warnings have also been issued by MetService.
MetService National weather: August 2nd - 4th.
Gales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland.
OPINION: Last week, I needed support. I received the bitter southerly of abuse.
MetService Christchurch weather: July 31st. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: July 30th - August 2nd. Video / MetService