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Calm Conditions Set To Turn Wet, Windy And Warm
Forecast – MetService Covering period of Thursday 24th – Monday 28th July Cold, settled weather holds through Saturday for most Rain and wind move in from the south late Saturday More widespread wet weather expected early next week, with possible heavy falls for the north of both islands Aotearoa New Zealand has enjoyed a run of calm, frosty mornings and crisp, clear days under a broad ridge of high pressure. Places like Dunedin Airport, Timaru, and Wanaka dipped to their lowest temperatures of the year this morning (Thursday), at -6.7°C, -4.7°C and -5.1°C respectively. While Aucklanders have seen consistent low morning temperatures, dropping below 4°C every day so far this week. However, this spell of settled weather is coming to a close, as conditions gradually turn over the weekend with warmer temperatures, rain and wind firmly returning to the forecast from early next week. After what has been a notably cold and settled week of July, the shift to a more active pattern may feel like a dramatic change for many. MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden says, 'We can enjoy the clear days for a little bit longer. But that ridge is on the move, and we'll start to feel the effects as early as Saturday in the south.' He adds, 'Our focus is on the next system which will bring rain and wind back into the picture for many areas by late Sunday and into Monday, with more severe weather possible on Tuesday.' The first signs of change eventuate in Fiordland late Friday, with cloud and showers spreading northward. By Sunday, areas like Northland and the West Coast can expect scattered showers, while eastern regions such as Canterbury and Hawke's Bay stay dry a little longer. Next week looks more unsettled overall, with warmer temperatures brought in by strengthening northerly winds. Showers spread further east on Monday, and by Tuesday, there is the risk of heavier rain developing for the north of the North Island, the Tasman District and the West Coast, areas that have already seen plenty of severe weather this winter. 'Warnings and Watches for Heavy Rain and for Strong Winds may be issued in the coming days. Keep up with the latest information at especially as we head into a more active and changeable weather week,' advises Lynden.
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2 hours ago
- Climate
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Calm Conditions Set To Turn Wet, Windy And Warm
Covering period of Thursday 24th - Monday 28th July Cold, settled weather holds through Saturday for most Rain and wind move in from the south late Saturday More widespread wet weather expected early next week, with possible heavy falls for the north of both islands Aotearoa New Zealand has enjoyed a run of calm, frosty mornings and crisp, clear days under a broad ridge of high pressure. Places like Dunedin Airport, Timaru, and Wanaka dipped to their lowest temperatures of the year this morning (Thursday), at -6.7°C, -4.7°C and -5.1°C respectively. While Aucklanders have seen consistent low morning temperatures, dropping below 4°C every day so far this week. However, this spell of settled weather is coming to a close, as conditions gradually turn over the weekend with warmer temperatures, rain and wind firmly returning to the forecast from early next week. After what has been a notably cold and settled week of July, the shift to a more active pattern may feel like a dramatic change for many. MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden says, 'We can enjoy the clear days for a little bit longer. But that ridge is on the move, and we'll start to feel the effects as early as Saturday in the south.' He adds, 'Our focus is on the next system which will bring rain and wind back into the picture for many areas by late Sunday and into Monday, with more severe weather possible on Tuesday.' The first signs of change eventuate in Fiordland late Friday, with cloud and showers spreading northward. By Sunday, areas like Northland and the West Coast can expect scattered showers, while eastern regions such as Canterbury and Hawke's Bay stay dry a little longer. Next week looks more unsettled overall, with warmer temperatures brought in by strengthening northerly winds. Showers spread further east on Monday, and by Tuesday, there is the risk of heavier rain developing for the north of the North Island, the Tasman District and the West Coast, areas that have already seen plenty of severe weather this winter. 'Warnings and Watches for Heavy Rain and for Strong Winds may be issued in the coming days. Keep up with the latest information at especially as we head into a more active and changeable weather week,' advises Lynden.
NZ Herald
16-07-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Weather: Heavy rain and gales for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and East Coast
And while Lynden said the 'most significant risk' of gales would come during the watch period, wind gusts have already been recorded up to 75km/h this morning. 'There are some pretty strong gusts at Cape Rēinga, 75km/h, further south at Karikari it reached 55km/h, and in Auckland there have been some pretty strong gusts with the harbour bridge sitting at 70km/h.' Heavy downpours have also been recorded around Auckland this morning, he said. 'There has been, in Birkdale in Auckland, 19mm in the last hour [between 7.45am and 8.45am]. That's quite a heavy downpour. Another cool 😎❄️ morning across the country, particularly in the south where this morning's clear skies have let the temperatures slip into the negatives. It's a touch warmer in the North Island this morning as rain 🌧️from the west moderate's temperatures. Rain is expected to… — MetService (@MetService) July 16, 2025 'And around Auckland, we're sitting on rainfall from 15 to 30mm so far this morning.' A heavy rain watch was issued for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Waikato north of Lake Waikare. It was set to lapse at 10am. A heavy rain watch for the Coromandel ends at 1pm, and an overnight watch for Northland already lapsed at 7am. Flood warning for East Coast MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti for between 1pm today and midday tomorrow, and says it is highly likely it will be upgraded to a warning. MetService said: 'Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.' Hawke's Bay, north of Napier, will also come under a heavy rain watch from 4pm today, lasting until 6am tomorrow. MetService said there was a chance it would have to upgrade it to a warning. The forecaster has also issued a road snowfall warning for the Desert Rd for between 2pm and 8pm, with up to 3cm of snow slated for the highest elevations of that section of State Highway 1. Lynden said: 'Be aware of the situation. Make sure you're staying well aware of the weather and be mindful of the conditions.' Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers business, breaking news and local stories from Tāmaki Makaurau. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
16-06-2025
- Climate
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A Frosty Start To The Week, But Rain Is On The Horizon
Covering period of Monday 16th - Thursday 19th June • Cold, clear nights bring widespread frosts for much of the country • Sunny days for most, foggy mornings for some • Showers linger in the north before clearing • Wet weather returns from the west on Thursday A stretch of settled winter weather kicks off the week for much of Aotearoa New Zealand, with widespread frosts expected for areas south of the central North Island. Crisp clear days, chilly nights and some foggy mornings will be the dominant theme. Christchurch is expected to reach lows of -3°C this week, Dunedin not much warmer at -2°C. Further north, Wellington could dip as low as 3°C, while Hamilton starts Wednesday at 1°C. Even Auckland is in for a brisk start, with temperatures forecast to drop to 6°C. 'People will really feel those frosty starts, particularly inland where we're expecting consistent cold temperatures,' says MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden. 'With clear skies great for early Matariki viewing, much of the South Island is dipping well into the negatives in the mornings, lovely winter temperatures.' Daytime conditions will be mostly sunny. However, not all areas will be cloud-free. Patchy cloud and the odd shower linger around Northland and the eastern North and South Islands early in the week, as a light southeasterly flow carries moisture into those regions. Parts of the South Island can expect persistent fog and low cloud to form under these settled conditions, especially in valleys. 'Towns like Wanaka, Queenstown, and Alexandra, and those in the Mackenzie Basin may feel a bit grey and gloomy, unless you escape up to the ski fields where the sun will be out in full force' says Lynden. From midweek, a more active weather pattern moves in from the Tasman Sea. Rain is forecast to reach the West Coast of the South Island late Wednesday, before spreading into the western North Island through Thursday. 'After several days of calm, and mostly dry weather, that midweek shift will bring a noticeable change, especially in the west, where rain is likely to set in,' adds Lynden. 'There's potential for heavier falls and stronger winds in some areas on Thursday' Stay up to date at and check back this Wednesday for the Matariki long weekend outlook.
1News
09-06-2025
- Climate
- 1News
Thousands of lightning strikes in upper North Island
Parts of the upper North Island experienced "quite a bit of thunderstorm activity" overnight, with thousands of lightning strikes recorded. Shortly after 10.30pm, MetService issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Northland and Auckland from 11pm. This was lifted at 4am, but Aucklanders reported still hearing booming thunder and seeing lightning strikes into the early morning. MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden told 1News there had been "quite a bit of thunderstorm activity overnight and early hours of this morning" in Auckland and Northland. He said there were approximately 2000 lightning strikes largely focused in the Kaipara Harbour area about 1am. ADVERTISEMENT A large lightning strike was captured on 1News weather cam at the Sky Tower this morning. (Source: 1News) "But then as we've had people waking up this morning around 6am or so, there's been another band further south which has been impacting the Auckland area and it's been trending past 3000 strikes. "At this point, there's probably been closer to about 4000 strikes since midnight," he said. NIWA reported that more than 5000 lightning strikes were observed over the upper North Island and adjacent waters from 12am to 7am Monday. The day ahead Lynden said lightning and thunder was still expected to continue "largely offshore Auckland". ADVERTISEMENT 'I think as the sun starts to rise and things settle down; it'll mostly move off. So in the next hour or so things should begin to clear up for you guys.' He said there had been some heavy showers this morning associated with the thunderstorms, which were expected to become isolated in the afternoon and clear to finer breaks toward the evening. Lynden said "for the rest of the country, it's much the same story". "After a very cold weekend and a bit of quite a bit of rain about the place easing this morning, with a bit more mild temperatures. He said it would not be "quite as cold as it has been over the weekend".
