A northerly quarter airflow lies over New Zealand today, some rain or the odd shower in the north and west. A few spells of rain spread into parts of the east coast of the South Island overnight.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mostly cloudy with the odd light shower, especially in the east. Breezy East to Nor’East winds.
High: 24-26
Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Sunny areas and some cloud with cloud gradually increasing during the day. A few spells of rain possible from late afternoon or evening.
Highs: 22-29
Eastern North Island
Mostly sunny with some high cloud, thickening in the evening. Northerly winds tending more northeast nearer the coast.
Highs: 26-28
Wellington
Sunny areas with north to northwesterly winds. Chance spot of rain late afternoon / evening.
Sunny areas with north to northwesterly winds. Chance spot of rain late afternoon / evening.
High: 24
Marlborough & Nelson
Sunny areas and thickening high cloud about Marlborough, perhaps a spot of rain in the afternoon but more likely overnight. Nelson sees mostly cloudy weather, a few spots / spells of rain from midday. North to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 23-27
Canterbury
Mostly sunny with some high cloud, northwesterly winds for most although right on the coast winds may tend northeast. Overnight a few spots / spells of rain spread into Mid and North Canterbury from the northwest.
Highs: 29-30
West Coast
Sunny areas with northerly winds, some rain for Fiordland. Mid afternoon rain moves into Buller then spreading southwards in the evening bringing the chance of a few heavy falls / thunderstorms.
Highs: 21-24
Southland & Otago
Sunny areas and some high cloud, breezy north to northwesterly winds for most although tending northeasterly about coastal Otago. A few spots of rain possible at times otherwise dry.
Highs: 24-27
By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz
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