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Bouncing back from an autumnal swing to cooler temperatures
02/03/2024
Covering period of Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th March
 
As if to herald the end of summer, chilly southerlies are in full swing across the country, though MetService assures a warmer and brighter outlook for the latter half of the week.

Most of ANew Zealand woke up to single digit temperatures this morning (Monday), and tonight will likely be even colder, with widespread frosts forecast for the interior of the lower South Island.

MetService meteorologist Dan Corrigan says, “These next couple of days are for everyone who loves the feeling of being wrapped up in a cozy bed. If you had to grab an extra blanket last night, it’s probably going to be needed for the next three nights as well.”

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SHORT FORECAST

Upto Midnight Tuesday

Northland to north Taranaki including Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Taupo and Taumarunui
Mostly fine. Isolated showers today, and the chance of a shower about Bay of Plenty tomorrow afternoon.

South Taranaki to Kapiti
Partly cloudy with a few showers, clearing tomorrow evening.

Taihape, also Gisborne to Wairarapa, and Wellington
Mostly cloudy with showers, some heavy today with possible thunderstorms and hail.

Nelson, also Buller to Fiordland
Fine.

Marlborough and Canterbury
Showers, some heavy, easing this evening then gradually clearing from the south tomorrow and becoming fine.

Otago and Southland
Showers clearing this evening, and fine spells increasing.

Chatham Islands
Occasional rain with heavy falls and possible thunderstorms. Severe gale southeasterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places from this evening until tomorrow afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Wednesday
North Island: Fine, with isolated showers in the east clearing. South Island: Mostly fine. Partly cloudy in the southwest.

Thursday
North Island: Fine apart from some afternoon cloud in the north. South Island: Cloudy periods and the odd shower in the west and south, with late rain possible in Fiordland. Mostly fine elsewhere.

Friday
North Island: Partly cloudy in the west with the odd shower. Mainly fine elsewhere. South Island: Rain in the west, possibly heavy south of the Glaciers, with scattered falls for Otago and Southland. Mostly fine elsewhere.

Chatham Islands
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing on Wednesday then cloudy periods, but longer fine spells on Friday. Gale southerlies easing Wednesday then dying out Thursday morning. Northerlies developing on Friday.

Severe Thunderstorm INFORMATION

No Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in force.

Severe Weather Warnings & Watches

Severe gales and heavy rain for the Chatham Islands

A deep low is expected to form near the Chatham Islands late today, generating severe southeasterly gales in the area that are likely to affect the islands, as well as periods of heavy rain.

Strong Wind Warning - Orange

Area: Chatham Islands

Period: 18hrs from 9pm Mon, 2 Mar - 3pm Tue, 3 Mar

Forecast: Severe southeasterly gales gusting 120km/h in exposed places. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously. Preparedness advice.

Heavy Rain Watch

Area: Chatham Islands

Period: 26hrs from 9pm Mon, 2 Mar - 11pm Tue, 3 Mar

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Issued: 10:56am Mon, 2 Mar
Next update: 9pm Mon, 2 Mar
Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.

Road Snowfall Warnings

No Road Snowfall Warnings in force.

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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.

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