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The latest frontal system over New Zealand continues to bring rain and showers through the week, with heavy falls, thunder and some gusty northwest winds continuing – before another frontal system sweeps through towards the weekend.

 

Wednesday

Blue: Rain and showers in the west of both islands.

Purple: Thunderstorm risk in the western North Island.

Green: Gusty winds from the west in the upper North Island.

 

Thursday

Blue: Showers hang on in the west of both islands – could be heavy at times in the North Island.

Thursday sees an unsettled day for much of the country, though risky weather is reduced – there’s not as big a risk of stormy or disruptive weather.

 

Friday

Blue: Heavy rain across the west of the North Island – mainly south of Taranaki – and top of the South Island late in the day.

A front barrels in from the northwest during the day, but won’t reach New Zealand until late in the evening – and further overnight.

Symbols: North Island west, sun / showers. East Coast of North Island, mostly sunny. West Coast of the South Island, sunny / high cloud. East Coast through to Southland, mostly sunny with high cloud later in the day.

– Please note, the idea behind this update is to focus on the main weather highlights, which is why not all regions are mentioned. 

For specific 10 day information for your city, town, rural community or island please see the 1000 forecasts on our homepage!

– Aaron Wilkinson & Drew Chappell, WeatherWatch.co.nz