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Scoop
14-07-2025
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Fast Fronts Bring Wet And Blustery Conditions
Press Release – MetService Covering period of Monday 14th – Thursday 17th We've woken to a warmer, cloudier and foggier morning across the country today (Monday). Showers about the west will continue to ease, with cloudy areas in the east becoming fine. The snow has been topped up over the South Island so for those that aren't back at work or school, it could be beautiful blue bird conditions on the slopes this afternoon. This settling trend isn't long lived as a quick moving rain band approaches from the west tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. It brings a period of heavy rain and showers to western and northern areas of the country. Thunderstorms are possible about Taranaki up to Northland, as well as Coromandel and coastal Bay of Plenty. MetService Meteorologist Katie Hillyer says, 'The silver lining is that this rain band and the showers will move too quickly to allow the accumulations to climb very high, but we'll need to keep an eye out for the wind gusts as they move through'. A background of strong winds, combined with fast moving features could bring very strong, 80-100km/hr, gusts to Northland and Auckland in the morning and afternoon. By the end of Tuesday, the rain band will be moving off the county and the showers in behind will have eased. As the temperatures drop a bit behind the rainband, the winds will have a cold bite to them, and we will feel a return to more normal winter temperatures. Hillyer advises, 'Snow to 700 metres is possible in the south of the South Island, so those that are travelling should keep an eye out for Road Snow Warnings and stay up to date with information from NZTA-Waka Kotahi'. Wednesday is generally an easing trend across the country, but toward the end of the day we get a bit of a split in the situation. Overnight Wednesday and into Thursday, areas such as Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty will see a quick moving low cross the region, bringing rain, likely to be heavy at times. Further south, there will be showers about coastal areas in the southwest of the country such as the West Coast Region, as well as Southland, but otherwise lots of sun to fight the colder temperatures. Please keep up to date with the most current information from MetService at MetService – Te Ratonga Tirorangi Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Fast Fronts Bring Wet And Blustery Conditions
Covering period of Monday 14th - Thursday 17th We've woken to a warmer, cloudier and foggier morning across the country today (Monday). Showers about the west will continue to ease, with cloudy areas in the east becoming fine. The snow has been topped up over the South Island so for those that aren't back at work or school, it could be beautiful blue bird conditions on the slopes this afternoon. This settling trend isn't long lived as a quick moving rain band approaches from the west tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. It brings a period of heavy rain and showers to western and northern areas of the country. Thunderstorms are possible about Taranaki up to Northland, as well as Coromandel and coastal Bay of Plenty. MetService Meteorologist Katie Hillyer says, 'The silver lining is that this rain band and the showers will move too quickly to allow the accumulations to climb very high, but we'll need to keep an eye out for the wind gusts as they move through'. A background of strong winds, combined with fast moving features could bring very strong, 80-100km/hr, gusts to Northland and Auckland in the morning and afternoon. By the end of Tuesday, the rain band will be moving off the county and the showers in behind will have eased. As the temperatures drop a bit behind the rainband, the winds will have a cold bite to them, and we will feel a return to more normal winter temperatures. Hillyer advises, 'Snow to 700 metres is possible in the south of the South Island, so those that are travelling should keep an eye out for Road Snow Warnings and stay up to date with information from NZTA-Waka Kotahi'. Wednesday is generally an easing trend across the country, but toward the end of the day we get a bit of a split in the situation. Overnight Wednesday and into Thursday, areas such as Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty will see a quick moving low cross the region, bringing rain, likely to be heavy at times. Further south, there will be showers about coastal areas in the southwest of the country such as the West Coast Region, as well as Southland, but otherwise lots of sun to fight the colder temperatures. Please keep up to date with the most current information from MetService at MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi
Scoop
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Filled To The Brim With Heavy Rain
Covering period of Thursday 3rd - Tuesday 8th July We're in the thick of it again today (Thursday), with a slew of Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches, Severe Thunderstorm Watches, Strong Wind Watches, and a Heavy Snow Watch. The hits just keep coming with these quick moving systems, it's giving us weather whiplash. In amongst the widespread rain, the top half of the North Island is on the lookout for downpours with Severe Thunderstorm Watches from this afternoon. Commute time in Auckland is looking busiest, so it's a good idea to head home earlier if you can. MetService Meteorologist Katie Hillyer advises, 'The localised downpours are the real risk we are highlighting with the Severe Thunderstorm Watches; people shouldn't be fooled by the lack of thunder and lightning. It's a good time for people to turn on notifications in the app for any Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that may be issued for their area'. Damaging winds are also possible for Northland and Auckland, with a background of strong winds as per the Strong Wind Watches, combined with the potential of gusts between 90-110km/hr in any Severe Thunderstorms. As the heavy rain band moves off, these areas are not completely out of the woods, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms and hail on Friday and Saturday. It will take until Sunday and into Monday for these areas to get some settled weather, even if it's not for as long as we're hoping. Heavy Rain Watches have also been issued for the Wellington and Kapiti regions for this afternoon and evening. Rain is setting in the Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough regions as they are under their Heavy Rain Warnings until 7pm today. 'While accumulations are not as high as last week, the saturated starting conditions will play a huge part in the impacts we will see, so it is important to not get caught comparing numbers to last week', says Hillyer. 'We advise on the weather, but local emergency management services and councils know their areas best, so people are encouraged to also pay close attention to their messaging and advice', she continues. After this rainband moves off today, showers, some possibly heavy, continue into Friday and early Saturday before settled weather pushes in. A different flavour in the south of the country, with a Heavy Snow Watch for Southern Canterbury High Country, Queenstown Lakes District, and Central Otago where down to 600 metres, snow may approach Warning criteria, but those down to 400 metres may get a fresh dusting today. Many road passes have the risk of snow settling, so travellers should keep up with messages from NZTA Waka Kotahi. Dunedin and North Otago are also under a Heavy Rain Watch from 3pm-3am, before gradually settling into the weekend.
RNZ News
09-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Thunderstorms hit the North Island
There is a thunderstorm watch for the Bay of Plenty. Photo: MetService A severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted for Bay of Plenty on Friday night. Areas that were affected by the previous warning include South Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, and Rotorua. MetService said earlier on Friday the thunderstorms were moving east-southeast and are expected to bring heavy rain, which may cause flash flooding and make driving extremely hazardous. Meanwhile, a slip has come down in the Kaimai Range and is currently blocking State Highway 29 near the lookout. Police said drivers between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato should delay their travel or take another route. SH29 KAIMAI RANGES, BAY OF PLENTY - SLIP - 8:15PM Due to a slip the road is now CLOSED between Te Poi and Tauriko. Eastbound traffic detour via SH28, SH5, and SH36. Reverse for Westbound. Allow at least an additional 90 minutes to your journey time for the detour. ^EH It comes as MetService said the bulk of the rain band that hit Auckland earlier in the evening has moved through Coromandel. It then hit Bay of Plenty, with heavy showers heading towards Rotorua. A severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland was lifted after a significant "short, sharp" downpour hit the city after 5pm. Meteorologist Katie Hillyer said the band of rain was heading east but the heavy rain was now mainly offshore and the intensity had reduced. She said people should still keep an eye on the forecast. Thunderstorm Warning issued In Bay of Plenty/Rotorua on a line of severe thunderstorms lying from PYES PA to NGONGOTAHA to GUTHRIE. This line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the eastsoutheast, and is expected to lie from OROPI to NGONGOTAHA to WAIKITE VALLEY at 08:45… A line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the east, and is to be accompanied by very heavy rain. Fire and Emergency services said they were responding to a number of natural events in Auckland as heavy rain hit the city. Parts of Wairau Valley flooded after heavy rain lashed the North Shore suburb. Porana Road was closed, with water cutting off the street and closing one of the local Pak 'n Save's entrances. However the flooding did not forced the supermarket to close, as it did during the 2023 flooding. MetService said the rain in Auckland was expected to completely clear by midnight. Auckland update: That short-sharp line that brought heavy rain (20-35mm) has faded to the east and rain is on its way out altogether. MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Coromandel Peninsula until 8.30pm on Friday and for Bay of Plenty including Rotorua until 11pm on Friday. A heavy rain watch is in place across Auckland and Great Barrier Island, as well as Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. MetService said up to 30mm of rain fell on the city in one hour. There are reports of flooding in the suburb of Mt Roskill and about 50 domestic flights were disrupted by the downpour. Gridlock on Upper Harbour Motorway following a crash. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel There were multiple crashes across Auckland's motorway network as the rain came down. Three of the four southbound lanes near the Onewa Road on-ramp on the Northern Motorway were blocked at 5.50pm but that has now been moved clear of lanes. Another "multi-vehicle" crash westbound on the Upper Harbour Bridge has also been now been cleared. More crashes were to follow. On the Southern Motorway a single vehicle crash blocked a southbound lane after Market Road and on the Northwestern Motorway a lane was blocked eastbound after the St Lukes Road on-ramp. These have also both now been cleared. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
09-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Bay of Plenty
There is a thunderstorm watch for the Bay of Plenty. Photo: MetService A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Bay of Plenty until about 9.30pm on Friday. Areas affected include South Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, and Rotorua. MetService said the thunderstorms are moving east-southeast and are expected to bring heavy rain, which may cause flash flooding and make driving extremely hazardous. Meanwhile, a slip has come down in the Kaimai Range and is currently blocking State Highway 29 near the lookout. Police said drivers between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato should delay their travel or take another route. SH29 KAIMAI RANGES, BAY OF PLENTY - SLIP - 8:15PM Due to a slip the road is now CLOSED between Te Poi and Tauriko. Eastbound traffic detour via SH28, SH5, and SH36. Reverse for Westbound. Allow at least an additional 90 minutes to your journey time for the detour. ^EH It comes as MetService said the bulk of the rain band that hit Auckland earlier in the evening has moved through Coromandel. It is now hitting Bay of Plenty, with heavy showers heading towards Rotorua. A severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland was lifted after a significant "short, sharp" downpour hit the city after 5pm. Meteorologist Katie Hillyer said the band of rain was heading east but the heavy rain was now mainly offshore and the intensity had reduced. She said people should still keep an eye on the forecast. Thunderstorm Warning issued In Bay of Plenty/Rotorua on a line of severe thunderstorms lying from PYES PA to NGONGOTAHA to GUTHRIE. This line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the eastsoutheast, and is expected to lie from OROPI to NGONGOTAHA to WAIKITE VALLEY at 08:45… A line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the east, and is to be accompanied by very heavy rain. Fire and Emergency services said they were responding to a number of natural events in Auckland as heavy rain hit the city. Parts of Wairau Valley flooded after heavy rain lashed the North Shore suburb. Porana Road was closed, with water cutting off the street and closing one of the local Pak 'n Save's entrances. However the flooding did not forced the supermarket to close, as it did during the 2023 flooding. MetService said the rain in Auckland was expected to completely clear by midnight. Auckland update: That short-sharp line that brought heavy rain (20-35mm) has faded to the east and rain is on its way out altogether. MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Coromandel Peninsula until 8.30pm on Friday and for Bay of Plenty including Rotorua until 11pm on Friday. A heavy rain watch is in place across Auckland and Great Barrier Island, as well as Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. MetService said up to 30mm of rain fell on the city in one hour. There are reports of flooding in the suburb of Mt Roskill and about 50 domestic flights were disrupted by the downpour. Gridlock on Upper Harbour Motorway following a crash. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel There were multiple crashes across Auckland's motorway network as the rain came down. Three of the four southbound lanes near the Onewa Road on-ramp on the Northern Motorway were blocked at 5.50pm but that has now been moved clear of lanes. Another "multi-vehicle" crash westbound on the Upper Harbour Bridge has also been now been cleared. More crashes were to follow. On the Southern Motorway a single vehicle crash blocked a southbound lane after Market Road and on the Northwestern Motorway a lane was blocked eastbound after the St Lukes Road on-ramp. These have also both now been cleared. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
