
Scorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to work
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
MetService National: Weather 6-7 January. Video/ MetService
Sunday afternoon will be the time to get out and about.
Those getting back to work can expect some settled weather.
The agency issued more than 300 severe weather warnings and five of these were red.
Wairoa will see the region's highest temperatures for the rest of the summer week.
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
Keeping you posted with the latest wild weather.
“Keep an eye out for severe weather forecasts if you plan to travel today and on Sunday."
Forecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.
MetService Severe Weather: December 28th - 29th. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: December 29th - 31st. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: December 29th - 31st. Videos / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: December 29th - 31st. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: December 29th - January 1st. Video / Metservice
Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.
MetService Wellington Weather: December 28th - 30th. Video / Metservice
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One town reached around 33C.
Electrical storms are set to lash northern regions between 1pm and 10pm.
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
Move your plans to the morning or inside, because Christmas in Hawke's Bay might be wet.
MetService Christchurch Weather: December 23nd - 25th Video / MetService
MetService Wellington Weather: December 23nd - 25th Video / MetService
MetService Auckland Weather: December 23nd - 25th Video / MetService
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Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
May this goose cloud guide you home to the place you love this Christmas.