Source: MetService
A warm, wet, and thundery start to the week – Covering period of Monday 10 – Thursday 13 November.
– Summer-like temperatures today (Monday)
– Possible thunderstorms this afternoon and during the week.
– Wet weather on Wednesday and Thursday, warnings and watches will likely be issued closer to the time.
MetService is forecasting a warm, cloudy, and wet summer-like day across the country, with maximum temperatures today (Monday) exceeding November averages in some areas. Hastings to reach 31°C. Similarly, Napier to hit 29°C, Ashburton and Timaru to reach 26°C, while Christchurch is expected to see around 25°C. All these temperatures are higher than their usual November averages.
MetService meteorologist Samkelo Magwala said, “These warm temperatures will enhance the occurrence of showers this afternoon, which may impact the T20 Cricket BLACKCAPS vs. West Indies match happening in Nelson today (Monday). However, conditions are looking better for Cup Day in Canterbury tomorrow (Tuesday), as showers are expected to clear before dawn.”
Active weather returns on Wednesday as a low-pressure system moves onto the North Island, bringing possible heavy rain, with embedded thunderstorms. There is a possibility of heavy rain for some parts of the North Island, such as Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and northern Gisborne. Northland may also see very strong winds. However, the distribution and timing of any significant weather will depend on the exact movement of the low-pressure system. MetService will continue to monitor the situation and provide the necessary updates and people, especially North Islanders, are encouraged to keep an eye on the forecast.
Magwala said, “Wet weather continues into Thursday and extends to the South Island. The latter part of the day into Friday is looking better for outdoor activities in the North Island and eastern South Island, before the next front moves north from the lower South Island on Friday morning.”
