A weak area of low pressure including a couple of frontal zones sits over the North Island today while a northeasterly airflow lies over the South Island.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Rain, possibly heavy with thunderstorms then easing later in the afternoon or evening. Northeasterly winds.
Highs: 23
Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Rain with heavy falls possible, breezy Easterly winds.
Highs: 21-22
Eastern North Island
Rain, heavy at times with breezy Easterly winds.
Highs: 20-23
Wellington
Cloudy with drizzle from morning then rain after midday, Easterlies freshen.
High: 18
Marlborough & Nelson
Cloudy with the odd drizzle patch then evening rain (rain may be heavy). Southeasterly winds freshen.
High: 21-23
Canterbury
Mostly cloudy, some drizzle possible from afternoon. Freshening easterly winds.
High: 20
West Coast
Mainly sunny weather, some high cloud spreads down from the north later in the day. Some overnight rain possible about Buller. Light winds.
Highs: 23-26
Southland & Otago
Mainly sunny weather, some cloud at times about coastal Otago. East to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 19-25
By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz
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