We have the latest aerial footage via CNN showing catastrophic damage to The Bahamas over the past few days as Hurricane Dorian stalled above.

We also have the latest tracking map which paints a more positive picture for the USA as Dorian starts to finally weaken.

Meanwhile back in NZ we’re dealing with above average temperatures thanks to the sub-tropical northerly flow from Fiji today – but a colder change is coming on Friday. On Sunday another big low crosses the North Island while colder air moves into the South Island with high pressure behind it.