*Published Friday — 

Saturday

Not many news worthy events looking to occur on Saturday, it should be a warm day in the east though with afternoon high’s in the high teens or possibly even the low 20’s for the South Island’s east coast.

There may be a few heavy isolated showers for the North Island’s east coast in the afternoon then easing evening, mainly about the ranges.

Sunday

Overnight heavy rain moves into South Westland and northwesterly winds become strong over much of the South Island, gales may develop about inland areas and through Cook Strait.

– 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 1500 forecasts on our homepage!

– Aaron Wilkinson, WeatherWatch.co.nz