MetService is warning more bad weather is on the way for much of the country towards the end of the working week.
Before then, another front will move in down south on Tuesday, leading to strong wind warnings and watches being issued for all of the lower South Island and much of the central south.
An orange strong wind warning has also been issued for the lower east coast of the North Island extending up to Hastings on Tuesday from 8am to 5pm.
“The strongest winds will be felt in Central Hawke’s Bay, the Tararua District, and the Wairarapa, where an Orange Strong Wind Warning is in place for Tuesday, with gusts of 120 km/h possible,” MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane explained.
“Strong Wind Watches are also in effect for much of the South Island. Thunderstorms in the western and lower South Island may bring additional gusty winds as they pass through.”
Things should clear up on Wednesday before another front moves in down south on Thursday.
“Heavy rain and strong winds are lined up for the South Island again on Thursday as another active frontal system moves in from the southwest,” MetService said.
“This system is forecast to retain the potential for heavy rain and strong winds as it moves across the North Island on Friday.”
Roads in the South Island could be affected by snow fall similar to last week’s cold snap that saw closures.
“While warning amounts of snow are unlikely, the bitterly cold winds and snow may bring stress to livestock. Roads may also be affected.
“There is moderate confidence that warning amounts of rain will accumulate in Buller, Westland, Fiordland and about the headwaters of the Canterbury and Otago lakes and rivers,” MetService said of Thursday’s weather outlook.
As the front moves north on Friday, MetService said warning levels of rain could impact the Tararua Ranges.
There is looking to be a reprieve on the weekend however, as a much-welcomed high is set to move over the country.
