We’ve been talking about an incoming frontal system bringing heavy rain for a few days now – and we’re about to see the results of that talk through Friday.

Wind

The front is set to move over the upper South Island Friday morning, then onto the North Island from early afternoon.
Ahead of the front, northwesterly winds are likely to be gusty and strong for some – particularly North Canterbury and Marlborough – especially inland, Cook Strait, and Wellington.
The East Coast of the North Island won’t see strong winds till evening, and while winds may gust to gale at times, they won’t blow with the same strength as in Cook Strait.

Rain

Heavy rain falls on the West Coast of the South Island Friday morning, before easing in the afternoon.
Rain shouldn’t cause too many issues for them, but rivers and creeks are likely to rise – so people would be wise to keep an eye on the conditions.
Rain moves into the west of the North Island in the afternoon, all the way from Taranaki through to Kapiti, where rain may be heavy at times before easing in the evening as winds change southeasterly.

– Aaron Wilkinson & Drew Chappell

– Photo: Chris Johnson