Photo / SuppliedTowering waves are set to pummel the western seaboard of New Zealand this weekend, with forecasters warning of dangerous coastal conditions. Dangerous Coastal Conditions 🌊Very strong northwesterly winds are generating large waves for western areas of the country. Wave forecasts found here: https://t.co/jLrDxvcFrU ^Lewis pic.twitter.com/XklJ3ts63t — MetService (@MetService) July 15, 2021Makgabutlane said the mountainous waves were a combination of swells and wind effects. Parts of Bay of Plenty and Taranaki sit under a rain warning, with up to 120mm of rain expected to fall across the weekend. Thunderstorms are expected to lash the region, with up to 400mm of rain expected in total across the weekend.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 16, 2021 00:22 UTC