top of page

New Zealand Weather

watch-today-s-weather-forecast-.png
For latest updates - click this link

https://www.metservice.com/

Weather News

Wet and windy weekend for many
12/02/2026
Covering period of Thursday 12 - Monday 16 February
 
Orange Heavy Rain Watch on Friday for eastern Bay of Plenty/northern Gisborne.
Yellow Heavy Rain Watches on Friday for much of the North Island
Lower temperatures expected from Saturday 

MetService is predicting the run of warmer-than-average temperatures will end this weekend, as a front moves over the South Island and a low pressure system starts to develop east of the North Island. Both features are expected to bring rain in their wake, as well as strong winds for the North Island and upper South Island. Thunderstorms with localised downpours are also possible for much of the North Island on Friday. Heavy Rain Watches have been issued over most of the North Island from Friday, with an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for eastern Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne.

SHORT FORECAST

Upto Midnight Friday

Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty
Partly cloudy with a few showers today. Periods of rain tomorrow with heavy falls. Thunderstorms and localised downpours possible.

The remainder of the North Island
Generally fine today with isolated showers, mostly inland. Showers becoming more widespread tomorrow, thunderstorms and localised downpours possible.

Marlborough, Nelson and Buller
Mainly fine today with isolated showers inland. Showers tomorrow, some heavy and possibly thundery, clearing about Nelson and inland Marlborough in the evening.

Westland and Fiordland
Cloudy periods today, with drizzle developing about southern Westland and Fiordland. Rain tomorrow, possibly heavy and thundery, easing in the morning or afternoon.

Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Fine today, with low cloud in the east clearing. Scattered rain tomorrow, clearing about Central Otago and inland Southland and Clutha in the morning.

Chatham Islands
Cloudy periods.

Extended Forecast

Saturday
North Island: Rain in the east with heavy falls possible about Gisborne, easing later. A few showers elsewhere. South Island: Fine spells and the odd shower in the west and north. Mostly cloudy with showers developing elsewhere.

Sunday
North Island: Showers in the east and south turning to rain, possibly heavy with gale southerlies. Isolated showers elsewhere. South Island: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the east and south. Mainly fine elsewhere.

Monday
North Island: Occasional rain or showers in the south, with gale southerlies possible. Fine spells and the odd shower elsewhere. South Island: Mainly fine in the west. Showers elsewhere, turning to rain about Marlborough and Canterbury.

Chatham Islands
Mostly cloudy. Rain late Sunday, possibly heavy, then showers on Monday. Strong northeasterlies rising to gale for a time late Sunday.

Severe Thunderstorm INFORMATION

No Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in force.

Severe Weather Warnings & Watches

Humid conditions over the North Island brings heavy rain

A humid northeast flow sets up over the North Island during Friday. These conditions are likely to lead to thunderstorms developing and there is a chance of localised downpours in some North Island places. Although the risk of downpours is low to moderate, these could have significant impacts if they occur.

People should keep up to date with forecasts.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Area: Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Tolaga Bay

Period: 14hrs from 8pm Fri, 13 Feb - 10am Sat, 14 Feb

Forecast: Expect 80 to 100 mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150 mm in one or two places. Peak rainfall rates are very dependent on localised convection or thunderstorms, and may reach 25 to 35 mm per hour during Saturday morning. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously. Preparedness advice.

Heavy Rain Watch

Area: Northland, Auckland (including Great Barrier Island), Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato and Waitomo

Period: 10hrs from noon - 10pm Fri, 13 Feb

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain or showers with a chance of thunderstorms and localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm per hour. Rainfall accumulations may exceed warning criteria in a few locations. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Bay of Plenty from Opotiki westwards, eastern hill-country of Taranaki, Taupo, Taumarunui, Taihape and Whanganui

Period: 11hrs from 2pm Fri, 13 Feb - 1am Sat, 14 Feb

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain or showers with a chance of thunderstorms and localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm per hour. Rainfall accumulations may exceed warning criteria in a few locations. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards

Period: 15hrs from 9pm Fri, 13 Feb - noon Sat, 14 Feb

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain or showers. Peak rainfall rates are very dependent on localised convection or thunderstorms, and may reach 25 to 35 mm per hour during Saturday morning. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Manawatu, Tararua District and Hawke's Bay

Period: 11hrs from 3pm Fri, 13 Feb - 2am Sat, 14 Feb

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain or showers with a chance of thunderstorms and localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm per hour, especially inland. Rainfall accumulations may exceed warning criteria in a few locations. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Issued: 10:27am Thu, 12 Feb
Next update: 9pm Thu, 12 Feb
Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.

Road Snowfall Warnings

No Road Snowfall Warnings in force.

For more about Road Snowfall Warnings click here

hEAVY sWELL wARNINGS

No Heavy Swell Warning in force for the Wellington, Wairarapa, Kapiti and Porirua coasts.

Swell warnings are issued directly to regional authorities for other selected coasts but are not currently published here.

other WEBSITES FOR LATEST WEATHER UPDATES

images.jpg

...................................................................................

bottom of page