"We are forecasting unseasonable warmth [today and tomorrow] across the east of both islands, where temperatures may rise to between 5 and 10C above the average maximum daily temperature. Some places may approach 25C."
While it might be good news for tomorrow, during the evening and into early Saturday morning there is likely to be rain in pockets across Northland.
But for those intending to hit the water and enjoy the ocean on Saturday afternoon, the sun will be out with westerly winds forecast.
Meanwhile, winter has left a trail of records in its wake and has certainly made its contribution to this year so far being the warmest on record.
The highest winter temperature was 25.1C, at Napier on June 10. This was also the highest winter temperature ever for Napier.