weather warning
A strong northwesterly flow develops over southern and central New Zealand on Thursday, ahead of a front approaching from the Tasman Sea
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North Island, fine, some morning cloud in the west. South Island, morning rain for the west coast and showers about Southland, all easing. Fine elsewhere.
North Island, fine, some morning cloud in the west. South Island, rain spreading north again for the west coast, isolated falls spreading to Otago, Southland and Dunedin late in the day. Fine elsewhere.
North Island, fine, but some morning cloud in the west, and cloud lingers with isolated showers about Taranaki and Kapiti. South Island, rain along the west coast, scattered falls about Southland, Otago and Dunedin. Fine elsewhere.
Strong westerlies through the forecast. A few showers midday Friday, then cloudy periods and isolated showers late Friday through early Sunday. Fine spells developing Sunday.
Morning cloud clearing then mainly fine. Patchy light rain developing south of Northland towards the evening.
Fine, apart from isolated afternoon showers.
Patchy light rain, clearing south of Taranaki this afternoon and elsewhere later.
A few morning showers clearing then fine. Northerlies, changing southerly for a time this morning, then becoming strong late evening.
Fine. Northerlies from this morning, rising to gale in exposed places from evening.
Mainly fine. Rain developing in Fiordland this afternoon, then spreading north at night.
Mainly fine but rain developing in Southland and Clutha at night. Severe northwest gales in exposed places from later today.
Morning rain, clearing then fine.
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE* Southwest 30 knots, easing to 15 knots early morning. Turning northeast 15 knots around midday, rising to 25 knots this afternoon and changing westerly 35 knots late evening. Sea becoming very rough. Southwest swell rising to 3 metres offshore.Northeast swell 1 metre at times.
Outlook following 3 days: Easing late Friday southwest 25 knots. Becoming Saturday northerly 20 knots,turning Sunday southwest 15 knots. Moderate southwest swell, becoming heavy for a time Friday, swell easing Sunday.
