After a bout of bad weather, MetService is forecasting some respite: Summertime skies and higher than average temperatures for much of the country.
For the upcoming week, MetService said people could expect “a great deal of sunshine and dry weather, albeit the odd afternoon shower here and there”.
Winds were set to be light along with sea breezes around coastlines.
The country would be shielded from significant weather conditions by high pressure moving across the country but there would be a few fronts moving north-eastward, which could bring rain at times.
Despite this, MetService meteorologist Alanna Burrows said nothing was looking too impactful at this stage.
“For those who have had some very wet days in the northeast, such as Gisborne, the warmer and drier conditions will come as a bit of relief for recovery efforts, as well as for some time at the beach.”
Warmer than average temperatures were expected for Thursday and Friday in some eastern regions as a westerly flow established across the country.
In Blenheim, Burrows said a maximum temperature was forecast of 32C – 7.5C above average.
In Auckland, clear skies were also expected, with maximum temperatures set for 26C on Friday and 28C on Saturday and Sunday.
Wellington was also in for extended fine spells until Friday with northerly winds, strong at times.
As the warmer weather arrived, MetService said, if a heat alert was triggered, people should take precautions such as keeping hydrated, seeking shade, checking in with vulnerable people and children, along with looking after children and livestock.
Heat alerts were issued to warn people of unusually hot weather, which could be draining and have an impact on people’s health and well-being.
