George Empson captured these images of stormy weather arriving at Lake Takapō/Tekapo last month. A strong wind watch has been issued for the Canterbury High Country on Friday. ‘’An active front, preceded by a strong northerly flow, is forecast to cross southern and central New Zealand on Friday,’’ the MetService said on Wednesday morning. READ MORE:* Farmers prepare ahead of forecast bad weather in Canterbury High Country* Mixed weather watches for Canterbury High Country* Severe weather watches for Canterbury High Country“This front will deliver a period of heavy rain to western regions. People are advised to keep up to date with forecasts as parts of this watch may be upgraded to a warning, and more areas may be added.’’The strong wind watch is in place from 9am-9pm on Friday, with north to northwest winds expected to approach severe gale in exposed places.

Source: Stuff November 10, 2021 00:04 UTC