Upper North Island-

Sunshine mixed with some clouds.  Westerlies develop.  Highs 19-23

Lower North Island-

Mainly sunny skies with periods of clouds.  Westerlies develop with very windy conditions developing for the far south.  Winds could approach gale force about Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa during the evening hours and into tonight.  Highs 18-21

Upper South Island-

Increasing cloudiness with winds strengthening in the afternoon.  Gale force winds are possible late in the day, mainly in exposed inland areas.  A few showers are possible late in the day about Westland.  Highs 19-22

Lower South Island-

Showers developing this morning about the deep south, spreading north.  Northwesterlies develop and are likely to be quite strong and could rise to gale force.  Highs 14-17

-WeatherWatch.co.nz