Another patch of stormy weather is on its way as we head into the weekend, with a low pressure system the size of Australia currently sitting over New Zealand – resulting in some pretty spectacular thunder and lightning in Wellington and other parts of the North Island on Tuesday.

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.

Purple: Strong winds over much of the western North Island & upper South Island

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

 

Saturday

Blue: Rain for much of the North Island to start, with heavy spells in the west particularly – as well as the upper South Island

Purple: Strong winds at times in the western North Island

That large low pressure system stays with the country, as heavy spells of rain and strong winds stick around, especially in the west.

 

– 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