Low pressure is going to dominate NZ’s weather for weeks ahead by the looks of it, with a storm potentially affecting the north-eastern North Island on Saturday.

The low/storm has the potential to rapidly power up and even reach equivalent energy and air pressure to a Category 1 or 2 South Pacific tropical cyclone. But it’s going to be zipping past by the looks of it – and as we discuss in the video today, severe weather is not yet locked in for the eastern North Island.

Elsewhere more cloud, showers and rain – but large dry and calm areas too, so fog may still be an issue especially with higher humidity.

We have your detailed New Zealand forecast through to Tuesday next week.

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Technical name: Bombogenesis – Explosive cyclogenesis: https://t.co/xB8Xn53MwW https://t.co/i2QTEFX86j

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