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Another hot day 🥵
🥇 27.1°C for Auckland Airport is a new November station record
Back to back days exceeding 30°C at Christchurch Airport
33.0°C in Hastings is our hottest station today
The coming days bring further warmth but with some periods of rain
🥇 27.1°C for Auckland Airport is a new November station record
Back to back days exceeding 30°C at Christchurch Airport
33.0°C in Hastings is our hottest station today
The coming days bring further warmth but with some periods of rain
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Another hot day 🥵
🥇 27.1°C for Auckland Airport is a new November station record
Back to back days exceeding 30°C at Christchurch Airport
33.0°C in Hastings is our hottest station today
The coming days bring further warmth but with some periods of rain
🥇 27.1°C for Auckland Airport is a new November station record
Back to back days exceeding 30°C at Christchurch Airport
33.0°C in Hastings is our hottest station today
The coming days bring further warmth but with some periods of rain
With wet, windy, warm and thundery weather around, here's the latest update of what to expect
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NZ Severe Weather Update - Thursday 27 November 2025
YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather
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November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
With wet, windy, warm and thundery weather around, here's the latest update of what to expect
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIIw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIIw...
Loads of lightning as an active front moves up the South Island 🌩
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Loads of lightning as an active front moves up the South Island 🌩
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🥵🥵🥵
🥇 27.0°C at Whanganui Airport is an equal November record
🥈 Second hottest Nov day at Oamaru Airport 30.2°C
🥉 Third hottest Nov days for:
Timaru Airport 31.0°C
Dunedin Airport 30.4°C
Most spots well above average and we're forecasting the warmth to last overnight and into Thursday.
🥇 27.0°C at Whanganui Airport is an equal November record
🥈 Second hottest Nov day at Oamaru Airport 30.2°C
🥉 Third hottest Nov days for:
Timaru Airport 31.0°C
Dunedin Airport 30.4°C
Most spots well above average and we're forecasting the warmth to last overnight and into Thursday.
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
🥵🥵🥵
🥇 27.0°C at Whanganui Airport is an equal November record
🥈 Second hottest Nov day at Oamaru Airport 30.2°C
🥉 Third hottest Nov days for:
Timaru Airport 31.0°C
Dunedin Airport 30.4°C
Most spots well above average and we're forecasting the warmth to last overnight and into Thursday.
🥇 27.0°C at Whanganui Airport is an equal November record
🥈 Second hottest Nov day at Oamaru Airport 30.2°C
🥉 Third hottest Nov days for:
Timaru Airport 31.0°C
Dunedin Airport 30.4°C
Most spots well above average and we're forecasting the warmth to last overnight and into Thursday.
Severe Weather Update🚨
Buller and Tasman's Wednesday Heavy Rain Warning and Watches have now expired ❌🟠🟡
On top of all the other Warnings and Watches currently in place, new Heavy Rain Watches now issued for upper South Island, valid for Thursday🆕🌧🟡
For all warnings: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Buller and Tasman's Wednesday Heavy Rain Warning and Watches have now expired ❌🟠🟡
On top of all the other Warnings and Watches currently in place, new Heavy Rain Watches now issued for upper South Island, valid for Thursday🆕🌧🟡
For all warnings: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Severe Weather Update🚨
Buller and Tasman's Wednesday Heavy Rain Warning and Watches have now expired ❌🟠🟡
On top of all the other Warnings and Watches currently in place, new Heavy Rain Watches now issued for upper South Island, valid for Thursday🆕🌧🟡
For all warnings: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Buller and Tasman's Wednesday Heavy Rain Warning and Watches have now expired ❌🟠🟡
On top of all the other Warnings and Watches currently in place, new Heavy Rain Watches now issued for upper South Island, valid for Thursday🆕🌧🟡
For all warnings: bit.ly/AllWarnings
☀️⛅🌧️Scattered showers this afternoon, but a bit of sunshine to some areas.
For those in the South Island, wet conditions will persist but should begin to ease later in the day.
However, another round of wet weather is forecast for tomorrow, so be sure to stay-to-date on warnings and watches. 🚨
For those in the South Island, wet conditions will persist but should begin to ease later in the day.
However, another round of wet weather is forecast for tomorrow, so be sure to stay-to-date on warnings and watches. 🚨
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
☀️⛅🌧️Scattered showers this afternoon, but a bit of sunshine to some areas.
For those in the South Island, wet conditions will persist but should begin to ease later in the day.
However, another round of wet weather is forecast for tomorrow, so be sure to stay-to-date on warnings and watches. 🚨
For those in the South Island, wet conditions will persist but should begin to ease later in the day.
However, another round of wet weather is forecast for tomorrow, so be sure to stay-to-date on warnings and watches. 🚨
⚠️Severe Weather Update 🟠🟡
🔶🟡🚨
Watches and Warnings have been updated!
To view the details please go to the MetService Watches and Warning page here: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🔶🟡🚨
Watches and Warnings have been updated!
To view the details please go to the MetService Watches and Warning page here: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
⚠️Severe Weather Update 🟠🟡
🔶🟡🚨
Watches and Warnings have been updated!
To view the details please go to the MetService Watches and Warning page here: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🔶🟡🚨
Watches and Warnings have been updated!
To view the details please go to the MetService Watches and Warning page here: bit.ly/AllWarnings
It’s a contrast of two islands this morning.
🌧️🌦️☔️Cloudy with rain for South Islanders.
Temperatures picking up this afternoon with maximums going as high as 30°C in places🔥, resulting in showers.
Rain Watches and Warnings 🟡 are in place for the South Island 🔗
bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌧️🌦️☔️Cloudy with rain for South Islanders.
Temperatures picking up this afternoon with maximums going as high as 30°C in places🔥, resulting in showers.
Rain Watches and Warnings 🟡 are in place for the South Island 🔗
bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It’s a contrast of two islands this morning.
🌧️🌦️☔️Cloudy with rain for South Islanders.
Temperatures picking up this afternoon with maximums going as high as 30°C in places🔥, resulting in showers.
Rain Watches and Warnings 🟡 are in place for the South Island 🔗
bit.ly/AllWarnings
🌧️🌦️☔️Cloudy with rain for South Islanders.
Temperatures picking up this afternoon with maximums going as high as 30°C in places🔥, resulting in showers.
Rain Watches and Warnings 🟡 are in place for the South Island 🔗
bit.ly/AllWarnings
Is summer finally here? ☀
You may want to keep your sunscreen handy as temperatures for the next couple of days will reach high 20’s and low 30’s🌡🔥
Keep an eye on our website as heat alert maybe issued🧐
To find out more on heat alert: metservice.com/heat-alerts
You may want to keep your sunscreen handy as temperatures for the next couple of days will reach high 20’s and low 30’s🌡🔥
Keep an eye on our website as heat alert maybe issued🧐
To find out more on heat alert: metservice.com/heat-alerts
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Is summer finally here? ☀
You may want to keep your sunscreen handy as temperatures for the next couple of days will reach high 20’s and low 30’s🌡🔥
Keep an eye on our website as heat alert maybe issued🧐
To find out more on heat alert: metservice.com/heat-alerts
You may want to keep your sunscreen handy as temperatures for the next couple of days will reach high 20’s and low 30’s🌡🔥
Keep an eye on our website as heat alert maybe issued🧐
To find out more on heat alert: metservice.com/heat-alerts
⚠️Severe Weather Update🔔
A front approaches from the west early tomorrow, bringing a period of heavy rain to certain areas, where rain amounts may approach warning criteria💧
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watches have been updated to also include Buller and Tasman west of Takaka.
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
A front approaches from the west early tomorrow, bringing a period of heavy rain to certain areas, where rain amounts may approach warning criteria💧
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watches have been updated to also include Buller and Tasman west of Takaka.
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
⚠️Severe Weather Update🔔
A front approaches from the west early tomorrow, bringing a period of heavy rain to certain areas, where rain amounts may approach warning criteria💧
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watches have been updated to also include Buller and Tasman west of Takaka.
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
A front approaches from the west early tomorrow, bringing a period of heavy rain to certain areas, where rain amounts may approach warning criteria💧
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watches have been updated to also include Buller and Tasman west of Takaka.
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Good morning🌅
It’s a warm start for some with the North Island seeing temperature in the mid to high teens at 7am🌡️
- Whitianga 19°C
- Kaitaia 18°C
- Whangarei, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and New Plymouth all at 17°C
Keep your rain gear handy in the east of the North Island as showers persist☔
It’s a warm start for some with the North Island seeing temperature in the mid to high teens at 7am🌡️
- Whitianga 19°C
- Kaitaia 18°C
- Whangarei, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and New Plymouth all at 17°C
Keep your rain gear handy in the east of the North Island as showers persist☔
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Good morning🌅
It’s a warm start for some with the North Island seeing temperature in the mid to high teens at 7am🌡️
- Whitianga 19°C
- Kaitaia 18°C
- Whangarei, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and New Plymouth all at 17°C
Keep your rain gear handy in the east of the North Island as showers persist☔
It’s a warm start for some with the North Island seeing temperature in the mid to high teens at 7am🌡️
- Whitianga 19°C
- Kaitaia 18°C
- Whangarei, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and New Plymouth all at 17°C
Keep your rain gear handy in the east of the North Island as showers persist☔
🌇☀️⛱️
It looks like we are in for some Sun*, so that ought to be fun!
So if you have the time to get outside this afternoon, it looks like a good day to do so.
*Those on the east coast of the two islands are going to miss out however. 🌧️
It looks like we are in for some Sun*, so that ought to be fun!
So if you have the time to get outside this afternoon, it looks like a good day to do so.
*Those on the east coast of the two islands are going to miss out however. 🌧️
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🌇☀️⛱️
It looks like we are in for some Sun*, so that ought to be fun!
So if you have the time to get outside this afternoon, it looks like a good day to do so.
*Those on the east coast of the two islands are going to miss out however. 🌧️
It looks like we are in for some Sun*, so that ought to be fun!
So if you have the time to get outside this afternoon, it looks like a good day to do so.
*Those on the east coast of the two islands are going to miss out however. 🌧️
For the start of the week we have a front moving up the eastern half of the Islands, bringing some spits and spots across rooftops. Meanwhile, conditions are mainly fine elsewhere.
Wet weather just gets in before midnight for the southwest portion of the South Island on Tuesday.
Wet weather just gets in before midnight for the southwest portion of the South Island on Tuesday.
November 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
For the start of the week we have a front moving up the eastern half of the Islands, bringing some spits and spots across rooftops. Meanwhile, conditions are mainly fine elsewhere.
Wet weather just gets in before midnight for the southwest portion of the South Island on Tuesday.
Wet weather just gets in before midnight for the southwest portion of the South Island on Tuesday.
⛅🌤️🌥️
It's a mixed bag across the country today with sun, showers and cloud all duking it out in a free-for-all above your heads. Odds are you'll see all three.
If you want your dedicated forecast for today you best scoot on over to www.metservice.com to get the details.
It's a mixed bag across the country today with sun, showers and cloud all duking it out in a free-for-all above your heads. Odds are you'll see all three.
If you want your dedicated forecast for today you best scoot on over to www.metservice.com to get the details.
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
⛅🌤️🌥️
It's a mixed bag across the country today with sun, showers and cloud all duking it out in a free-for-all above your heads. Odds are you'll see all three.
If you want your dedicated forecast for today you best scoot on over to www.metservice.com to get the details.
It's a mixed bag across the country today with sun, showers and cloud all duking it out in a free-for-all above your heads. Odds are you'll see all three.
If you want your dedicated forecast for today you best scoot on over to www.metservice.com to get the details.
🌦️📡A few showers are showing up on our weather radar over the northeast slice of the North island this afternoon.
⬇️As a weak trough of low pressure has sunk southwards onto the area.
Check your forecast
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
What's the weather radar up to?
bit.ly/NZRainRadar
⬇️As a weak trough of low pressure has sunk southwards onto the area.
Check your forecast
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
What's the weather radar up to?
bit.ly/NZRainRadar
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
🌦️📡A few showers are showing up on our weather radar over the northeast slice of the North island this afternoon.
⬇️As a weak trough of low pressure has sunk southwards onto the area.
Check your forecast
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
What's the weather radar up to?
bit.ly/NZRainRadar
⬇️As a weak trough of low pressure has sunk southwards onto the area.
Check your forecast
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
What's the weather radar up to?
bit.ly/NZRainRadar
🌅🌄Ata mārie, good morning Aotearoa New Zealand.
🌡️Here are your 7am temperatures, grading from 7°C in Invercargill to a balmy 20°C up on the east coast
at Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne.
All your weather forecasts
🔗http://bit.ly/metservicenz
🌡️Here are your 7am temperatures, grading from 7°C in Invercargill to a balmy 20°C up on the east coast
at Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne.
All your weather forecasts
🔗http://bit.ly/metservicenz
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌅🌄Ata mārie, good morning Aotearoa New Zealand.
🌡️Here are your 7am temperatures, grading from 7°C in Invercargill to a balmy 20°C up on the east coast
at Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne.
All your weather forecasts
🔗http://bit.ly/metservicenz
🌡️Here are your 7am temperatures, grading from 7°C in Invercargill to a balmy 20°C up on the east coast
at Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne.
All your weather forecasts
🔗http://bit.ly/metservicenz
Weather update 📢
🌧️ A front moves slowly northwards over the South Island, spreading rain over Fiordland, Southland and Otago
📉 A southerly change ahead of the front is moving through Christchurch and temperatures are starting to drop from a high of 30°C
☀️ Skies clearing over the North Island
🌧️ A front moves slowly northwards over the South Island, spreading rain over Fiordland, Southland and Otago
📉 A southerly change ahead of the front is moving through Christchurch and temperatures are starting to drop from a high of 30°C
☀️ Skies clearing over the North Island
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Weather update 📢
🌧️ A front moves slowly northwards over the South Island, spreading rain over Fiordland, Southland and Otago
📉 A southerly change ahead of the front is moving through Christchurch and temperatures are starting to drop from a high of 30°C
☀️ Skies clearing over the North Island
🌧️ A front moves slowly northwards over the South Island, spreading rain over Fiordland, Southland and Otago
📉 A southerly change ahead of the front is moving through Christchurch and temperatures are starting to drop from a high of 30°C
☀️ Skies clearing over the North Island
Kapua o te Wiki / Cloud of the Week
🥞 A huge thanks to Victoria Metcalf on Facebook for submitting this photo of a particularly stunning stack of lenticular clouds in Lyall Bay, looking out over Wellington Airport
☁️ If you've taken any interesting cloud photos recently leave them in the replies!
🥞 A huge thanks to Victoria Metcalf on Facebook for submitting this photo of a particularly stunning stack of lenticular clouds in Lyall Bay, looking out over Wellington Airport
☁️ If you've taken any interesting cloud photos recently leave them in the replies!
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Kapua o te Wiki / Cloud of the Week
🥞 A huge thanks to Victoria Metcalf on Facebook for submitting this photo of a particularly stunning stack of lenticular clouds in Lyall Bay, looking out over Wellington Airport
☁️ If you've taken any interesting cloud photos recently leave them in the replies!
🥞 A huge thanks to Victoria Metcalf on Facebook for submitting this photo of a particularly stunning stack of lenticular clouds in Lyall Bay, looking out over Wellington Airport
☁️ If you've taken any interesting cloud photos recently leave them in the replies!
Ata mārie, good morning! ☀️🌦️
A front creeps north over the South Island today, bringing heavy rain to Fiordland. Meanwhile, strengthening northwesterlies drive hot and dry conditions for eastern areas - Christchurch has a forecast high of 30°C! 🌡️📈
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
A front creeps north over the South Island today, bringing heavy rain to Fiordland. Meanwhile, strengthening northwesterlies drive hot and dry conditions for eastern areas - Christchurch has a forecast high of 30°C! 🌡️📈
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Ata mārie, good morning! ☀️🌦️
A front creeps north over the South Island today, bringing heavy rain to Fiordland. Meanwhile, strengthening northwesterlies drive hot and dry conditions for eastern areas - Christchurch has a forecast high of 30°C! 🌡️📈
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
A front creeps north over the South Island today, bringing heavy rain to Fiordland. Meanwhile, strengthening northwesterlies drive hot and dry conditions for eastern areas - Christchurch has a forecast high of 30°C! 🌡️📈
🔗 bit.ly/metservicenz
⚠️Severe Weather Update🟠🟡
Periods of heavy rain persist in the southwest of the country as a slow moving front makes it's way up the South Island🌧💧
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Rain radar: bit.ly/NZRainRadar
Periods of heavy rain persist in the southwest of the country as a slow moving front makes it's way up the South Island🌧💧
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Rain radar: bit.ly/NZRainRadar
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
⚠️Severe Weather Update🟠🟡
Periods of heavy rain persist in the southwest of the country as a slow moving front makes it's way up the South Island🌧💧
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Rain radar: bit.ly/NZRainRadar
Periods of heavy rain persist in the southwest of the country as a slow moving front makes it's way up the South Island🌧💧
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Rain radar: bit.ly/NZRainRadar
Today’s satellite shows cloud gradually burning off, first in the upper South Island this morning, then Taranaki early this afternoon. The cloud will continue to break up in the North Island as the land heats up.
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Today’s satellite shows cloud gradually burning off, first in the upper South Island this morning, then Taranaki early this afternoon. The cloud will continue to break up in the North Island as the land heats up.
⚠️Severe Weather Update🔔
🟠💧The Heavy Rain Warning now only affecting eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria until early tomorrow
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watch remains over Fiordland, valid from midday tomorrow
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🟠💧The Heavy Rain Warning now only affecting eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria until early tomorrow
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watch remains over Fiordland, valid from midday tomorrow
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
⚠️Severe Weather Update🔔
🟠💧The Heavy Rain Warning now only affecting eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria until early tomorrow
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watch remains over Fiordland, valid from midday tomorrow
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🟠💧The Heavy Rain Warning now only affecting eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria until early tomorrow
🟡🌧Heavy Rain Watch remains over Fiordland, valid from midday tomorrow
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
The wettest weather tracks towards the east where Heavy Rain Warnings remain this afternoon and evening
The main rainband has cleared Auckland and Northland, but showers are still expected
After things clear early Thursday, Fiordland is next in line for possible heavy rain
The main rainband has cleared Auckland and Northland, but showers are still expected
After things clear early Thursday, Fiordland is next in line for possible heavy rain
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The wettest weather tracks towards the east where Heavy Rain Warnings remain this afternoon and evening
The main rainband has cleared Auckland and Northland, but showers are still expected
After things clear early Thursday, Fiordland is next in line for possible heavy rain
The main rainband has cleared Auckland and Northland, but showers are still expected
After things clear early Thursday, Fiordland is next in line for possible heavy rain
Things feeling balmy?🌴
If last night felt warm and muggy, you're not alone
Nighttime temperatures stayed in the high teens for many
Honourable mentions include
- Waikanae 17.5°C
- Whitianga 17.3°C
- Rotorua 17.2°C
- Lower Hutt 17.1°C
If last night felt warm and muggy, you're not alone
Nighttime temperatures stayed in the high teens for many
Honourable mentions include
- Waikanae 17.5°C
- Whitianga 17.3°C
- Rotorua 17.2°C
- Lower Hutt 17.1°C
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Things feeling balmy?🌴
If last night felt warm and muggy, you're not alone
Nighttime temperatures stayed in the high teens for many
Honourable mentions include
- Waikanae 17.5°C
- Whitianga 17.3°C
- Rotorua 17.2°C
- Lower Hutt 17.1°C
If last night felt warm and muggy, you're not alone
Nighttime temperatures stayed in the high teens for many
Honourable mentions include
- Waikanae 17.5°C
- Whitianga 17.3°C
- Rotorua 17.2°C
- Lower Hutt 17.1°C
☔️It's a wet start to the day for many parts of the North Island after a soggy night
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
☔️It's a wet start to the day for many parts of the North Island after a soggy night
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates