High pressure puts paid to wet weather

MetService News Release
Thursday 30 June 2016

High pressure puts paid to wet weather

It was very wet across the North Island yesterday as a low pressure system spread fronts across the island. Parts of Auckland experienced downpours yesterday afternoon, with 20-30mm falling in one hour.

“However, the end of the week is looking much better, as a ridge of high pressure spreads onto the country tomorrow and remains with us through the weekend,” explained MetService Meteorologist Ciaran Doolin.

The low is forecast to move southeast of the North Island today. However, showers are expected to continue over the central and northern North Island, and rain over the southeast of the island. A Severe Weather Watch for heavy rain is in force for Hawke’s Bay until this evening. A weak front moves up the South Island today bringing a few showers to eastern areas, while the West Coast and Central Otago will be mostly sunny.

Tomorrow, it should be a sunny day for many across the country, with some frosty starts inland. Occasional showers can be expected about eastern areas of the North Island which will gradually clear throughout the day. Saturday is looking even better, with fine weather expected for most of the country.

Official Severe Weather Watches and Warnings are reviewed and re-issued by MetService at least every twelve hours, and more often if necessary. To get the most up to date information on severe weather around the country, or any other forecasts, see metservice.com or on mobile devices at m.metservice.com. You can also follow our updates on MetService TV, at MetService New Zealand on Facebook, @metservice and @MetServiceWARN on Twitter and at blog.metservice.com

MetService issues Warnings, Watches and Outlooks for severe weather over New Zealand.
Warnings are about taking action when severe weather is imminent or is occurring. They are issued only when required.
Recommendation: ACT

Watches are about being alert when severe weather is possible, but not sufficiently imminent or certain for a Warning to be issued. They are issued only when required.
Recommendation: BE READY

Outlooks are about looking ahead, providing advance information on possible future Watches and/or Warnings. They are issued routinely.

ends

© Scoop Media