More heavy downpours and thunderstorms are expected across Friday and into Saturday as a cold front moves through and clears the country, with a colder southerly flow moving up the South Island overnight tonight and across Saturday, then cooler/colder air moves into the North Island.

Monday kicks off on the edge of high pressure – meaning Sunday and Monday may be similar with some showers about but large dry areas developing and winds mainly from the south.

As we go through next week high pressure moves in, bringing lighter winds and a chance of some frosts and fog mid to late week.