More showers filter through

More rain is on the cards for the Bay of Plenty this weekend, as a moist easterly flow makes its way over the country.

The MetService says this will bring cloud and a few showers to the east, but predicts the west and south will be dry as a ridge of high pressure builds.


This image shows the MetService's latest weather predictions.

However, the situation in the Bay is looking rather glum, with showers forecast right through until next Saturday.

'This week has been a shocker for many, with hardly a glimpse of blue sky for eastern and central parts,” says MetService meteorologist Emma Blades.

'In the last five days, Wellington recorded a measly 2.1 hours of sunshine, while some spots in Gisborne received 200-300mm of rain.”

Over 100mm of rain also fell in Hawke's Bay on Wednesday, with more than 70mm for the Tararua Range.

This heavy rain has led to flooding and road closures, with warnings and watches remaining in place for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Elsewhere, the rain will gradually ease.

'It's not going to be a stunning weekend,” admits Emma, 'with cloud and a few showers hanging around, but compared to what we had for most of this week it's not too bad a start to the school holidays.”

An area of high pressure starts to spread over the South Island on Saturday, bringing settled weather.

'The best spots weather-wise will be the west and the far south, which is good news for Timaru, who will be celebrating their long anniversary weekend,” she adds.

Temperatures are looking pretty average for this time of year, with highs in the mid-teens for most places, and a little cooler in eastern areas.

Daylight saving starts this weekend, leading to longer days, but it also increasing UV levels, so remember to cover up when the sun finally does decide to make an appearance.

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