15K views · 144 reactions | Here is a Hawke's Bay specific weather forecast from MetService New Zealand. Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from 3pm Tuesday to 8pm Wednesday. | Hastings District Council - Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga | Facebook

33K views · 364 reactions |  Severe Weather Forecast  Extra regions have been added to the severe weather forecast ahead of this weekend's frontal system. It's a fast moving system so with good planning there will still be time to enjoy some dry weather this weekend. Details bit.ly/AllWarnings | MetService New Zealand | Facebook

264K views · 429 reactions | This animation shows forecast wind gusts on Wednesday and Thursday. While Wednesday will be gusty, it won't be as bad as what we saw on Tuesday. HOWEVER Strong low pressure will likely bring damaging winds () to the South Island and lower North Island on Thursday, and these winds will have a realistic chance to be even stronger than what we saw on Tuesday.  https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home | NIWA Weather | Facebook

Severe Weather Disrupts New Year’s Eve Plans Severe weather is sweeping across Aotearoa as 2025 comes to a close – and it’s already forcing major changes to New Year’s Eve celebrations. The Palmerston North City Council has cancelled its planned New Year’s Eve event, including entertainment and fireworks, due to forecast gale‑force winds and dangerous conditions. The announcement was made as MetService issued strong wind warnings with gusts expected up to 120 km/h in exposed areas around the low

💨Updated Severe Weather🌧 Winds continue across the lower South Island today, with a Strong Wind Watch for Southland, Otago, and parts of the Canterbury High Country until 7pm🟡 Saturday sits in the middle as a breather before another system brings heavy rain to Fiordland late, with an Orange HeavyRain Warning from then through to 1am Monday🟠 For full details, head to www.metservice.com/warnings/home | MetService New Zealand