With sweltering temperatures set to continue for most New Zealanders on Saturday, it’s high time to take advantage of the heat, sun and beach visits. It will continue across the North Island on Monday, with a few places set to experience heavy rain. On Saturday, a heavy rain watch is in place for Fiordland from 5pm until 11am on Sunday with periods of heavy rain expected. Westland also has a heavy rain watch in place on Sunday, from 5am through until 11pm, which could approach warning levels around the ranges. And the sudden shift from very high temperatures will make the drop “really noticeable”, with Hastings expecting a Tuesday high of just 20C, down from a weekend high of 30C.

Source: Stuff January 14, 2024 10:18 UTC