A fairly turbulent week is likely for the upper North Island as the latest data continues to roll in this morning. It’s not all wild weather however surges of wind and rain are expected.

Easterly quarter winds of gale force or higher strength are still likely to impact in exposed areas off and on throughout the week and into the Easter break with some rain from time to time with the chance of heavy downpours.

It appears to be coming in waves and the heaviest falls are still looking to be setting in tomorrow and then an easing later on Wednesday but then another surge is possible as Good Friday and Easter Saturday arrive.

The models have been picking varying conditions for different areas of the upper north over recent days but one consistent thing has been the winds which are on the cards to exceed 100kph in peak gusts from tomorrow and parts of Wedneday and then another peak period of high winds at the beginning of the Easter break.

“At the moment it doesn’t look good for the start of the school holidays and the beginning of the Easter break ” says WeatherWatch.co.nz weather analyst Richard Green.
“Not necessarily the entire North Island but much of it looks soggy and windy especially in nothern and eastern areas which isn’t the best news for those wanting a decent break but first we’ve got the deal with tomorrow and Wednesday which isn’t shaping up the best “.

WeatherWatch.co.nz believes not for the first time in the last couple of months that much of the South Island should escape the worst of the weather, especially over the southern half with relatively dry and calm conditions. 

Story by WeatherWatch analyst R.Green

Photo of cloud formations by R.Green