"As for New Zealand, the remnants of Owen do look as though they may hit our shores in about 10 days time but at this stage it may have completely fallen apart by then. As we said a few weeks ago, Owen is worth monitoring as it has the potential to reform but currently it does not pose a direct threat to New Zealand," WeatherWatch said.
Meanwhile, MetService has issued severe thunderstorm warning today for Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Manawatu, saying the bad weather could develop this afternoon and early evening.
Downpours of between 25mm and 40mm per hour are expected, which could cause surface or flash flooding, and lead to slips and hazardous driving conditions.
MetService said unpredictable showery weather was set to hover over the country for the rest of the week, before the sun is finally expected to put on a show on Sunday.
It means people everywhere other than Southland and Otago should continue to keep an umbrella handy until the weekend.
Northlanders will likely be the unluckiest lot, with a trough from the west due to land on Saturday dropping heavy rain.
Most of the country will continue to experience rain today right through until Friday.
Given the intermittent nature of showers, it was hard to predict who would be most affected.
However, towns from Hamilton and further north, along with the East Coast, will be looking skyward with trepidation today.
The low will gradually weaken throughout the week, with the weekend currently looking "okay", MetService said.
Those not affected by showers will continue to experience cloudy yet stable weather.
Your weather
Whangārei: Morning cloud, then increasing fine spells. Chance afternoon shower. Light winds.
High 24C Low 14C
Auckland: Morning cloud, then increasing fine spells. Chance afternoon shower. Sea breezes.
High 23C Low 15C
Hamilton: Cloudy periods with a few morning showers, then becoming fine in the afternoon. Light winds.
High 23C Low 12C
Tauranga: Showers, possibly thundery with hail from afternoon. Light winds.
High 21C Low 15C
Whanganui: Morning cloud and a few showers, then becoming fine. Light winds.
High 21C Low 13C
Napier: Cloudy. A few showers, possibly thundery with hail evening. Light winds.
High 22C Low 14C
Wellington: Morning cloud and a few showers, then becoming fine. Northerlies turning southerly evening.
High 21C Low 13C
Christchurch: Cloudy, with rain or drizzle at times. Easterlies.
High 17C Low 12C
Dunedin: Cloudy with possible morning drizzle, then fine breaks and chance shower. Easterlies.
High 15C Low 12C
