NZ VIDEO: Damaging gales possible this week & weekend as spring winds continue
15/09/2025 12:56am
More gusty westerlies are in the forecast this week and weekend with gales and damaging gales possible.
Rain will be heaviest on the West Coast, while eastern areas look driest.
We bring you the forecast through to Sunday, plus upcoming 7 day rainfall – and we highlight the windiest moments coming up.
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millsy on 15/09/2025 11:46pm
Do you think the weather has gotten worse over the past few years. Yes or no?
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WW Forecast Team on 16/09/2025 8:23pm
This winter/spring has definitely seen more wind and cold air into NZ (and south-east Australia) due to large lows in the Southern Ocean and highs north of us (or offshore from NZ). The reason it may feel worse is because previous years were both drier and warmer than average in many regions. A return to “normal” feels worse after that. Sept/Oct are peak months for unsettled weather.
– WW
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