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11-07-2025
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MetService Issues Red Warning For The Tasman District
Forecast – MetService Covering period of Friday 11 July At 9:59am MetService escalated the severe weather warnings in the Tasman District to a Red Warning for Heavy Rain, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. The Red Rain Warning is valid until 11pm tonight (Friday) and covers the Tasman District about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa, excluding Nelson City. The escalation to a Red Warning comes on the back of three weeks of heavy rain events that have led to very saturated conditions and high river levels, with further rainfall expected with the current weather system. The region has already seen more than 50 mm of rain so far today, with a further 80 to 120 mm expected. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says, 'Dangerous river conditions, flooding, slips, and dangerous road conditions are expected.' 'A Red Warning signifies that people need to act now as immediate action is required to protect people, animals and property from the impact of the weather. People should also be prepared to follow the advice of official authorities and emergency services.' This is the second Red Warning MetService has issued this year, and it's the 17th Red Warning weather event since the highest alert level was introduced back in May 2019. A Watch for Strong Winds is also in place for the Tasman District for northerlies and northeasterlies approaching severe gale. The wet ground may act together with the strong winds to increase the chances of trees falling. It's not just the top of the South Island which is lined up for severe weather. Many parts of the North Island are under a blanket of Warnings and Watches for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds. Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty may see a period of downpours as the weather system moves across this afternoon and evening. Keep up to date with weather and warnings via or our free MetService weather app. MetService also now provides push notifications for Red Severe Weather Warnings via our app. More information can be found here about enabling them.
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11-07-2025
- Climate
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MetService Issues Red Warning For The Tasman District
Covering period of Friday 11 July At 9:59am MetService escalated the severe weather warnings in the Tasman District to a Red Warning for Heavy Rain, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. The Red Rain Warning is valid until 11pm tonight (Friday) and covers the Tasman District about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa, excluding Nelson City. The escalation to a Red Warning comes on the back of three weeks of heavy rain events that have led to very saturated conditions and high river levels, with further rainfall expected with the current weather system. The region has already seen more than 50 mm of rain so far today, with a further 80 to 120 mm expected. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says, 'Dangerous river conditions, flooding, slips, and dangerous road conditions are expected.' 'A Red Warning signifies that people need to act now as immediate action is required to protect people, animals and property from the impact of the weather. People should also be prepared to follow the advice of official authorities and emergency services.' This is the second Red Warning MetService has issued this year, and it's the 17th Red Warning weather event since the highest alert level was introduced back in May 2019. A Watch for Strong Winds is also in place for the Tasman District for northerlies and northeasterlies approaching severe gale. The wet ground may act together with the strong winds to increase the chances of trees falling. It's not just the top of the South Island which is lined up for severe weather. Many parts of the North Island are under a blanket of Warnings and Watches for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds. Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty may see a period of downpours as the weather system moves across this afternoon and evening. Keep up to date with weather and warnings via or our free MetService weather app. MetService also now provides push notifications for Red Severe Weather Warnings via our app. More information can be found here about enabling them.
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16-06-2025
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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.
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19-05-2025
- Climate
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Winter Comes Knocking After A Wet Weekend
Covering period of Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd May • A soggy start gives way to crisp, clear conditions across most of Aotearoa. • Cold southerlies sweep in behind the weekends rain, dropping temperatures into the low single digits. • Frosts are expected for many from Tuesday, particularly in inland areas. • Settled weather dominates the week under a strengthening ridge of high pressure. After a wet and windy weekend, MetService is forecasting a shift into a more settled pattern, but it comes with a cold bite. A ridge of high pressure builds in from the west on Monday, pushing away rain and leaving behind cool, clear conditions and some chilly southerlies. Those southerlies will bring a real taste of winter, with temperatures dropping in their wake. Overnight lows through the week are expected to fall well into single digits for most and even into the negatives for some. Inland areas about Canterbury, Otago, Wairarapa, The Central Plateau and Waikato can expect icy mornings for much of the week. The west and south coasts of the South Island may hang onto a bit more cloud through the week, and some coastal parts of the eastern North Island, like Gisborne and Napier, will see a few showers persist into Monday night and Tuesday morning before clearing. 'While sunshine may be a nice change for some after the weekend's rain, clear skies and long nights this time of year let the day's warmth escape, setting the stage for some chilly starts,' says MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden. 'It's classic settled autumn weather, blue skies by day, frosts by night.' Later in the week, Fiordland and coastal Southland will be the first to see signs of a change as a weak front brushes by, but for most, the dry, cold pattern continues through Friday. With the early-week rain set to quickly be swept away, and only two weeks of autumn left, winter is truly knocking on our door, cold, crisp, and calm. Stay up to date with the latest forecasts at Using Scoop for work? Scoop is free for personal use, but you'll need a licence for work use. This is part of our Ethical Paywall and how we fund Scoop. Join today with plans starting from less than $3 per week, plus gain access to exclusive Pro features. Join Pro Individual Find out more
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30-04-2025
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Red Warning Issued For Winds In Wellington
Covering period of Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd May MetService has issued a Red Warning for Winds in Wellington from 10am Thursday to 3am Friday. This is the first Red Warning issued for Wellington. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. Wind speeds have already reached at least 150 km/h in exceptionally exposed areas and 118 km/h elsewhere, with winds expected to peak early afternoon, with gusts of 140 km/h possible. The combined effects of heavy rain (the region is currently under an Orange Warning for Heavy Rain), high tides and large waves of 7 metres have the potential to exacerbate the impacts from the damaging gusts affecting the area. In addition, the unusual direction of these very strong winds – being from the southwest rather than the more common strong northerly winds, is also expected to increase the likelihood of wind-induced damage. Impacts include falling trees and flying debris. Destructive winds is also expected to cause widespread damage including powerlines and roofs, with dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption to transport, communications, and power supply. A Red Warning signifies that people need to act now as immediate action is required to protect people, animals and property from the impact of the weather. People are encouraged to stay indoors or seek sturdy shelter away from trees. Avoid travel if possible, and follow any advice from Civil Defence and other agencies. This is the first Red Warning MetService has issued this year, and it's the 16th Red Warning weather event since the highest alert level was introduced back in May 2019. Keep up to date with weather and warnings via or our free MetService weather app. MetService also now provides push notifications for Red Severe Weather Warnings via our app. More information can be found here about enabling them:
