Thunderstorms, scorching winter sun and snow are predicted in Hawke's Bay. First thunderstorms, then scorching winter sun, and then snow - Hawke's Bay's upcoming weekend weather just about has it all. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlanesaid Friday's warm afternoon would bring with it a moderate risk of thunderstorms across the region, all the way from Wairoa to Wairarapa. The thunderstorms were forecast to bring heavy rain in patches to the region in the evening, and even hail, and Hawke's Bay Regional Council was taking no chances. It said the snow accumulations would be relatively short-lived but it would be a "winter blast".

Source: New Zealand Herald August 05, 2021 22:16 UTC