The forecast for the rest of today is fine spells for many with the odd shower. However, the cold front continuing to push northeast will bring scattered showers and strong southwesterly winds for central and northeastern regions. Heading into Friday, the day starts with mostly fine and settled conditions, with possible fog in sheltered areas. For most of the North Island this sets up the story well, but for those in the southwestern half of the South Island, conditions will rapidly deteriorate,

With Labour Day Weekend just around the corner, check out our forecast below to let find out what’s in store. ☀️ 🌧️Saturday and Sunday: Lots of sunny spells for the North Island with a few showers along the western coast and central areas. On the South Island, largely fine in the northeast and showery with periods of rain in the south and west. Westerly winds strengthening across the country through the weekend. 🌧️💦 💨Labour Day (Monday): A widespread severe weather event is on the cards. Rai

Here’s your Weather Outlook into the weekend🔎🧐 A slow-moving front in the north is set to bring a burst of heavy rain tomorrow afternoon and evening🌧 Northland has a high chance for thunderstorms to develop⚡, with localized downpours and hail also possible🌩💧🧊 Further south in Auckland, the risk of thunderstorms developing is moderate from the afternoon⛈, heavy rain and small hail is also possible🌧🧊 For your local forecast: bit.ly/metservicenz | MetService New Zealand

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