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A southwesterly change brings cloud and a few showers to the North Island, as well as a shift to cooler temperatures 🌡️📉🌦️
Showers brush the edges of the South Island, otherwise skies clearing 🌦️🌤️
Showers brush the edges of the South Island, otherwise skies clearing 🌦️🌤️
January 12, 2026 at 12:18 AM
A southwesterly change brings cloud and a few showers to the North Island, as well as a shift to cooler temperatures 🌡️📉🌦️
Showers brush the edges of the South Island, otherwise skies clearing 🌦️🌤️
Showers brush the edges of the South Island, otherwise skies clearing 🌦️🌤️
36.3°C is Napier's second highest January temperature since records started in 1973 - beaten only by a record of 36.9°C on the 11th of January 1979 🌡️
January 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
36.3°C is Napier's second highest January temperature since records started in 1973 - beaten only by a record of 36.9°C on the 11th of January 1979 🌡️
Temperatures are still on their way up, but here's a selection of some of the highest temperatures and strongest wind gusts we've seen today so far ♨️💨
January 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Temperatures are still on their way up, but here's a selection of some of the highest temperatures and strongest wind gusts we've seen today so far ♨️💨
Temperatures in Napier are rising rapidly as winds have switched to a hot, dry westerly in the last few minutes. As of 12:20pm they are at 34.7°C
January 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Temperatures in Napier are rising rapidly as winds have switched to a hot, dry westerly in the last few minutes. As of 12:20pm they are at 34.7°C
Hottest midday temperatures 📈🌡️
Drink plenty of water, stick to the shade if you can, and avoid any activities that might create sparks. ♨️ More advice here: about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
Drink plenty of water, stick to the shade if you can, and avoid any activities that might create sparks. ♨️ More advice here: about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
January 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Hottest midday temperatures 📈🌡️
Drink plenty of water, stick to the shade if you can, and avoid any activities that might create sparks. ♨️ More advice here: about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
Drink plenty of water, stick to the shade if you can, and avoid any activities that might create sparks. ♨️ More advice here: about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
⚠️ The Severe Weather Warnings have been updated. Key differences from yesterday's issue:
🌧️🟠 The Heavy Rain Watch for Buller has been upgraded to an orange Heavy Rain Warning
💨🟡 A Strong Wind Watch has been added for Hawke's Bay
🔗 For details, visit: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌧️🟠 The Heavy Rain Watch for Buller has been upgraded to an orange Heavy Rain Warning
💨🟡 A Strong Wind Watch has been added for Hawke's Bay
🔗 For details, visit: bit.ly/AllWarnings
January 10, 2026 at 9:33 PM
⚠️ The Severe Weather Warnings have been updated. Key differences from yesterday's issue:
🌧️🟠 The Heavy Rain Watch for Buller has been upgraded to an orange Heavy Rain Warning
💨🟡 A Strong Wind Watch has been added for Hawke's Bay
🔗 For details, visit: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌧️🟠 The Heavy Rain Watch for Buller has been upgraded to an orange Heavy Rain Warning
💨🟡 A Strong Wind Watch has been added for Hawke's Bay
🔗 For details, visit: bit.ly/AllWarnings
😆 We'll get some rain overnight, but not without more wind!
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
😆 We'll get some rain overnight, but not without more wind!
⛈️ Rain and severe gale northwesterlies move northwards over the South Island today
⚠️ Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings are in force bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌡️ We're expecting hot conditions for eastern areas today. Kaikōura is already at 29.4°C as of 8:30am
⚠️ Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings are in force bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌡️ We're expecting hot conditions for eastern areas today. Kaikōura is already at 29.4°C as of 8:30am
January 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
⛈️ Rain and severe gale northwesterlies move northwards over the South Island today
⚠️ Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings are in force bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌡️ We're expecting hot conditions for eastern areas today. Kaikōura is already at 29.4°C as of 8:30am
⚠️ Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings are in force bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌡️ We're expecting hot conditions for eastern areas today. Kaikōura is already at 29.4°C as of 8:30am
🌩 There is an elevated risk of thunderstorms, especially in the west of the South Island tomorrow.
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi
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January 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
🌩 There is an elevated risk of thunderstorms, especially in the west of the South Island tomorrow.
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🟠💨Orange Strong Wind Warning issued for Marlborough, The Tararua District, Wairarapa and Wellington.
🟠🌧Orange Heavy Rain Warning issued for Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass.
🟠🌧Orange Heavy Rain Warning issued for Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass.
January 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
🟠💨Orange Strong Wind Warning issued for Marlborough, The Tararua District, Wairarapa and Wellington.
🟠🌧Orange Heavy Rain Warning issued for Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass.
🟠🌧Orange Heavy Rain Warning issued for Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass.
Meteorologists must verify rain with extra sources of information. 'Ducting' is the likely cause here. When the lower atmosphere is very stable the radar beam may bend back towards the surface of the Earth. This can show a rain signal where there is no rain.
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Meteorologists must verify rain with extra sources of information. 'Ducting' is the likely cause here. When the lower atmosphere is very stable the radar beam may bend back towards the surface of the Earth. This can show a rain signal where there is no rain.
Eagle eyed radar watchers might have spotted something wrong in the radar over Auckland this morning. 🦅 The radar is a very useful tool, but data is often noisy.
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Eagle eyed radar watchers might have spotted something wrong in the radar over Auckland this morning. 🦅 The radar is a very useful tool, but data is often noisy.
Good spotting! The radar is a very useful tool, but data is often noisy. Meteorologists have to verify rain with extra sources of information. Ducting is the likely cause here. When the lower atmosphere is very stable the radar beam may bend towards the surface of the Earth.
January 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Good spotting! The radar is a very useful tool, but data is often noisy. Meteorologists have to verify rain with extra sources of information. Ducting is the likely cause here. When the lower atmosphere is very stable the radar beam may bend towards the surface of the Earth.
Records could roll this weekend in some places! Here are a few forecast maximum temperatures as of this morning (Friday)🌡
Heat alerts are in place for: Paihia and Russel, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Masterton, Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch.
Heat alerts are in place for: Paihia and Russel, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Masterton, Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch.
January 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Records could roll this weekend in some places! Here are a few forecast maximum temperatures as of this morning (Friday)🌡
Heat alerts are in place for: Paihia and Russel, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Masterton, Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch.
Heat alerts are in place for: Paihia and Russel, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Masterton, Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch.
Warnings & Watches have been issued for this weekend 🟠🟡
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected for parts of the South Island and Central New Zealand as a front, preceded by a strong, moist northwesterly flow moves up.
For more information: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected for parts of the South Island and Central New Zealand as a front, preceded by a strong, moist northwesterly flow moves up.
For more information: bit.ly/AllWarnings
January 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Warnings & Watches have been issued for this weekend 🟠🟡
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected for parts of the South Island and Central New Zealand as a front, preceded by a strong, moist northwesterly flow moves up.
For more information: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected for parts of the South Island and Central New Zealand as a front, preceded by a strong, moist northwesterly flow moves up.
For more information: bit.ly/AllWarnings
It’s going to be a hot weekend with muggy nights 🥵
Babies and infants, older people, and those with medical conditions are particularly vulnerable, so check in on each other.
Even if you’re somewhere without heat alerts, here are good tips for managing summer heat:
about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
Babies and infants, older people, and those with medical conditions are particularly vulnerable, so check in on each other.
Even if you’re somewhere without heat alerts, here are good tips for managing summer heat:
about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
It’s going to be a hot weekend with muggy nights 🥵
Babies and infants, older people, and those with medical conditions are particularly vulnerable, so check in on each other.
Even if you’re somewhere without heat alerts, here are good tips for managing summer heat:
about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
Babies and infants, older people, and those with medical conditions are particularly vulnerable, so check in on each other.
Even if you’re somewhere without heat alerts, here are good tips for managing summer heat:
about.metservice.com/heat-alerts
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend - check out the latest here: youtu.be/wmqRd2rTA9k
Very Warm Days Ahead for NZ - Thursday 8 January
YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather
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January 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend - check out the latest here: youtu.be/wmqRd2rTA9k
🟧 ⛈️A Severe thunderstorm Warning has been issued for ASHLEY FOREST and LEES VALLEY.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
January 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
🟧 ⛈️A Severe thunderstorm Warning has been issued for ASHLEY FOREST and LEES VALLEY.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
🟧 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Warning is out for LAKE WAIKAREMOANA.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
January 7, 2026 at 6:23 AM
🟧 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Warning is out for LAKE WAIKAREMOANA.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
🟧 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Warnings are out for MATAWAI, RERE, WHAREKOPAE, KORANGA and RUAKITURI.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
🟧 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Warnings are out for MATAWAI, RERE, WHAREKOPAE, KORANGA and RUAKITURI.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
🟧 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Warnings are out for MATAWAI, OTOKO, TINIROTO, TE REINGA, RUAKITURI and TUKEMOKIH.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
January 7, 2026 at 4:43 AM
🟧 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Warnings are out for MATAWAI, OTOKO, TINIROTO, TE REINGA, RUAKITURI and TUKEMOKIH.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
🟧 ⛈️A Severe thunderstorm Warning is out for TE KARAKA, MATAWAI and OTOKO.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
January 7, 2026 at 3:56 AM
🟧 ⛈️A Severe thunderstorm Warning is out for TE KARAKA, MATAWAI and OTOKO.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain, large hail and frequent lightning.
Details here www.metservice.com/warnings/hom...
Cumulonimbus clouds are bubbling up in the Severe Thunderstorm Watch area - with more to come
🟡⛈ Watch - conditions look right for intense thunderstorms. Most places in the area won't even get rained on, but stay alert!
🛑⛈ Warning - we see a severe thunderstorm on the radar
bit.ly/STSWatch
🟡⛈ Watch - conditions look right for intense thunderstorms. Most places in the area won't even get rained on, but stay alert!
🛑⛈ Warning - we see a severe thunderstorm on the radar
bit.ly/STSWatch
January 7, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Cumulonimbus clouds are bubbling up in the Severe Thunderstorm Watch area - with more to come
🟡⛈ Watch - conditions look right for intense thunderstorms. Most places in the area won't even get rained on, but stay alert!
🛑⛈ Warning - we see a severe thunderstorm on the radar
bit.ly/STSWatch
🟡⛈ Watch - conditions look right for intense thunderstorms. Most places in the area won't even get rained on, but stay alert!
🛑⛈ Warning - we see a severe thunderstorm on the radar
bit.ly/STSWatch
⛈️ Thunderstorms are bubbling up over the eastern North Island this afternoon, clearing in the evening
🌧️ A westerly flow directs rain towards the South Island, and draws hot air from Australia
🌡️📈 Temperatures begin to hike up, especially in eastern areas
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
🌧️ A westerly flow directs rain towards the South Island, and draws hot air from Australia
🌡️📈 Temperatures begin to hike up, especially in eastern areas
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 AM
⛈️ Thunderstorms are bubbling up over the eastern North Island this afternoon, clearing in the evening
🌧️ A westerly flow directs rain towards the South Island, and draws hot air from Australia
🌡️📈 Temperatures begin to hike up, especially in eastern areas
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
🌧️ A westerly flow directs rain towards the South Island, and draws hot air from Australia
🌡️📈 Temperatures begin to hike up, especially in eastern areas
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
⁉️Severe thunderstorm possible impacts: intense downpours, flash flooding, damaging hail (5-15mm diameter), slips, hazardous driving conditions, and possible travel disruptions ⛈️🚗
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
⁉️Severe thunderstorm possible impacts: intense downpours, flash flooding, damaging hail (5-15mm diameter), slips, hazardous driving conditions, and possible travel disruptions ⛈️🚗