A tropically-fuelled cocktail of muggy conditions coupled with heavy rain and strong winds is set to sweep over New Zealand this weekend threatening travel disruption and flooding. The forecaster says both islands are in for an unsettled period of weather from today onwards with thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, high humidity and hot temperatures. It warned the strong winds bearing down on the capital on Saturday could affect travel while the heavy rain could see regions inundated by slips and flooding. Image / MetServiceTemperatures are expected to rise on Friday with unusually warm weather expected this weekend and into next week. The forecaster warned the heavy rain might cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly and pose a threat of flooding.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 27, 2022 15:30 UTC