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The eastern regions of the country will warm over the next few days, while the other side of the country will be experiencing even more rain.
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Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
MetService says a stream of humid northwestern air will sweep over central New Zealand over the next few days, bringing an extended period of rain and strong northwesterly winds.
Unfortunately, rain is forecast for areas already affected by heavy rains, with landslides and surface flooding likely in this next wave.
A wet start to the work week. Even a little loud on the high seas near Taranaki. ⛈ Keep an eye out for the radar at https://t.co/prKU7O2R01 ^ Al pic.twitter.com/TKtu8H5Dxc
– MetService (@MetService) December 6, 2020
There is a heavy rain warning for Mount Taranaki, Horowhenua and the Kāpiti coast, and the Tararua mountain range. Awaiting heavy rains are Nelson west of Motueka and Buller, Wellington especially north of the city, and the mountainous region from Taranaki to the central plateau.
Wairarapa, Wellington and Marlborough Sounds also expect a strong wind.
NZTA urged motorists on State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill to be cautious as there was a strong wind warning.
This morning, a tree fell on a truck and partially blocked Middleton Road in Churton Park near Wingfield Place.
Police said one person sustained minor injuries and that the northbound lane of the highway was closed.
Warm, humid air is on its way, blown across Tasmania by strong jet winds – prepare for night temperatures of 15-20 ° C on the North Island (and possibly highs near 30 ° C in eastern regions) https: //t.co / Yjbq0jxdqz ^ Tahlia pic.twitter.com/w6J1VbeUEL
– MetService (@MetService) December 6, 2020
In Hawke’s Bay, Canterbury and Northland, temperatures are forecast to reach 30 ° C.
Tomorrow is expected to be the hottest day this week in most places.
Warm temperatures today for most of Aotearoa New Zealand. pic.twitter.com/T1K1IVEQoB
– NIWA Weather (@NiwaWeather) December 6, 2020
MetService Meteorologist Tahlia Crabtree said Morning report the eastern regions were to experience warmer temperatures than the western regions.
“Maybe tomorrow I will be 29 for Whangārei, Napier and Hastings.
“It’s going to be for the next few days, until Wednesday … but the only thing to keep in mind is at night, we have very high minimum temperatures. Especially for Napier, it has a nightly minimum of 21 and it hasn’t been that long. heat at night since 2010.
“It’s going to last a few days, it may change a bit before Friday, but it will clear up a bit more over the weekend.”
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