Here’s what is making the weather headlines today…..

Two videos from us this afternoon (they will be a couple hours later than usual sorry).

1⃣ #NewZealand's Labour Weekend forecast
2⃣ #Australia's 7 Day Outlook

Both videos touch on the cyclone, rainfall and temperatures swings.

In the meantime, here are some extra maps 🙂 pic.twitter.com/uPi0QivUpt

— WeatherWatch.co.nz (@WeatherWatchNZ) October 18, 2023

🌀#Vanuatu may have the first Tropical Cyclone of the season next week. This is next Wednesday, 6 days from now. It's starting to look more likely to form – but precise tracking definitely not locked in.

⚠️Current Risk:
Vanuatu: Moderate
Fiji: Low
NZ: None

Map: Weatherzone pic.twitter.com/EWIPMlSnT5

— WeatherWatch.co.nz (@WeatherWatchNZ) October 18, 2023

A SETTLED DAY

No news today really, high pressure brings settled and mostly sunny conditions. There will be some cloud as can be seen in the image below, perhaps a few fog patches this morning and again overnight especially for the North Island.

Northland does have cloud and a few showers today though thanks to a low to the north.

Temperatures will be warmest for inland areas thanks to lighter winds, a sign summer is coming along.

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FOG MORNING AND NIGHT

As mentioned above there is a chance of fog this morning and again overnight, mainly for the North Island but a few South Island spots too.

Please visit ruralweather.co.nz and use the search function (type in your location), there is a fog forecaster option.

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RAIN FOR CANTERBURY OVERNIGHT SATURDAY

Cloud thickens for the eastern South Island on Saturday, a few showers develop in the afternoon then later in the evening / overnight current guidance suggest some rain for Canterbury.

Rain eases Sunday morning to a few showers, any remaining showers clear in the evening.