Record-smashing heat: 'Unusual' change brings a scorcher
Hotter than the average: "Oppressive" night ahead as the capitals set to see 40C.
Hotter than the average: "Oppressive" night ahead as the capitals set to see 40C.
A similar weather system produced a tornado that caused chaos on Monday.
MetService Weather National: November 19th - 21st
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 20th
MetService Severe Weather: Tuesday 19th - 20th November
Fire and Emergency said a roof collapsed at a supermarket due to the tornado.
MetService Weather National: November 19th - 20th
The search will continue around Ninepin Rock at Whatipu Beach today.
This week takes a cooler turn before warming up on Thursday and Friday.
There is a number of heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings for the South Island.
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.
MetService Weather Wellington: November 16th.
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 16th.
Around 1600 firefighters are battling blazes in NSW as conditions in QLD will worsen.
MetService Weather National: November 14th - 16th
MetService Weather Wellington: November 15th
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 15th
MetService Severe Weather: November 15th - 16th
Rain is expected across the country but the sun should still peek through.
MetService Weather National: November 13th - 15th
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 14th
MetService Severe Weather: November 13th - 14th