Hawke’s Bay residents should plan outdoor activities carefully this coming week after a heavy rain watch was issued by MetService. The watch will be in place.
Covering period of Monday 6th - Friday 10th May As Aotearoa New Zealand embraces the final month of autumn, MetService is forecasting an extended run of low temperatures, signalling the approach of winter. This week holds in store a mix of biting cold .
Most parts of Aotearoa will feel the cold southwest winds today (Thursday). Although the winds ease on Friday this is when waves are expected to peak around coastal areas.
Thunderstorms , hail and strong wind gusts are forecast to bear down on the centre of the country and eastern parts of the South Island in the coming hours..