Tomorrow would see similar conditions, with the odd shower in places like the Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel Peninsula.
However, by Sunday, winds are forecast to pick up across the South Island from the northwest.
“By the end of the day, we have our next weather system coming on to the South Island,” Makgabutlane said.
“That will be one of the main players coming into next week, especially on Monday.
“That weather system slowly moves up the South Island and reaches the North Island.
“It brings rain, and plenty of westerly winds, and those winds turn southwesterly behind the front.”
According to MetService’s severe weather forecast, the West Coast and elevated parts of the South Island are likely to see the most rain.
The lower and eastern South Island, and the lower North Island, are forecast to see the strongest winds.
Makgabutlane said showers from the weather system were forecast to move from the South Island on to the North Island overnight on Monday and early Tuesday.
“People who are hoping for a nice, warm, sunny summer might be a little bit disappointed.”
She said New Zealand shouldn’t expect the same level of rainfall as last week.
“However, for those areas quite badly impacted by last week’s event, where things are quite unsettled, especially the ground which is quite sodden and saturated, it probably doesn’t take much of what has already fallen for any potential for impact.
“Given the way things are at the moment, it’s still something to be aware of.”
Temperatures are forecast to be in the high 20s today, with Hamilton expected to reach 27C this afternoon, while Auckland, Whangarei, and Tauranga will be around 25C.
Meanwhile, temperatures are set to be cooler across much of the South Island, with Invercargill at 16C, Timaru at 17C, and Christchurch reaching 19C.
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