Wet week forecast

It could be a wet long Easter weekend ahead as a low pressure system moves across the country bringing rain to many places towards the end of the week.

MetService Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett says this week will be dominated by two main weather systems, one bringing rain and the other tropical moisture.

Tauranga is in for a showery week, according to the MetService.

'The first system, currently over the Tasman Sea, will slowly spread areas of rain across the country with the brunt of the heavy rain falling on the west coast of the South Island.

'Some eastern locations may only see a few showers, with the rain band reluctant to spread right across the country.”

Showers are expected in Tauranga on Tuesday and Wednesday, developing into heavy rain on Thursday before showers set in for the long weekend. Temperatures will stay in the early to mid-20s throughout the week, with overnight lows of 16.

For those hoping to catch a glimpse of the lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening, cloud will make viewing difficult - except perhaps for those living in eastern parts of the North Island.

Later in the week, a low of tropical origin loaded with moisture should draw close to New Zealand.

This weather system carries a significant risk of heavy rain and strong to severe gales in many parts of the country, especially northern and western areas, from late Wednesday through to Friday.

Temperatures this week will also be quite mild for the time of year in many places as a result of the north-easterly flow.

'At this point, the bulk of the Easter weekend looks quieter than the active weather expected in the lead up to it, but a raincoat might still come in handy.”

You may also like....

2 comments

wet is wet!!!

Posted on 14-04-2014 16:10 | By Sambo Returns

can someone please explain what the difference is between rain and tropical moisture?, here was I thinking it all fell out of the sky and was wet.


Oh yay ...

Posted on 14-04-2014 19:00 | By Jennifer

on the upside have to stay indoors, eat hot cross buns, Easter Eggs and enjoy some family time ;)


Leave a Comment


You must be logged in to make a comment.