
Parts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the country
New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.
New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.
Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
People are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
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Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
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Forecast for a trough over the Tasman Sea bringing rain to western areas.
MetService forecasts Twizel, Wānaka and Timaru could be some of the warmest spots today.
Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel are all in the line for thunderstorms today.
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"Rain is firstly going to fall on the West Coast, and it will move up the North Island."