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The Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand is tomorrow in Taupo, kicking off at 7am.

In previous years the event has had weather extremes including rain and heatwaves and this year is no different with an active front expected to slowly cross the region on Saturday.

Heavy falls are expected but winds shouldn’t be too strong.  Winds will be from the north west only averaging 20km/h and turning southerly by night with rain easing to showers.

Saturday Mar 5
	Rain, some heavy falls.  Very low risk of an isolated rumble of thunder, 90% chance of precipitation. Winds 16.1 kph from NW. Humidity 88% Sunrise: 7:04 AM	20 °C
	Rain easing to showers at night, 70% chance of precipitation. Very late southerly change. Humidity 78%	11 °C

For more information on Ironman New Zealand – click here to go to their website

Homepage image — NZer Cameran Brown crosses the finish line last year / NZ Ironman