Another week begins with some brisk to strong winds across much of the country, due to a strong southwest airflow dominating the country’s weather.

Temperatures look a little higher overall on average than at times last week – and skies will be clearer for most too.

Main Centres

Auckland

A mix of cloud and sun for most of the city, while the odd shower persists too, and strong southwest winds blow in gusts – though temperatures stay in the early to mid teens.

Stunning photo! The odd isolated thunderstorm and hail storm in #Auckland tonight too: https://t.co/R7LxWhi4zH

— WeatherWatch.co.nz (@WeatherWatchNZ) July 17, 2016

Wellington

Cloudy with showers on and off but persisting through the day, along with strong southerly quarter winds – and temperatures staying below the teens for the most part.

Christchurch

Morning showers clear out by afternoon, with the sun peeking through the clouds at times – and southwest winds gradually easing through the day too – a high in the low double figures is in store as well.

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

– Photo: Zelda Wynn