Heavy rain and gales are forecast for much of the South Island, with a stormy weekend ahead for many. A series of fronts are expected to move across the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Saturday afternoon, then move across the North Island during Sunday. READ MORE:* Severe weather watches for Canterbury High Country* Wild weather: Heavy rain, gales gusting up to 130kmh, and thunderstorms set to hit* Gales and heavy rain for much of NZ this weekend, Antarctic blast to bring snow to low levels in the southStuff Rain and gales are predicted for much of the South Island, especially western areas this weekend. (File photo)The national forecaster has issued a range of weather watches and warnings across Saturday and Sunday as a result of stormy weather. On Sunday, rain and gales are predicted for the capital, with weather watches in place.

Source: Stuff May 07, 2021 22:42 UTC