Severe weather warnings issued for thunderstorms and strong winds

Saturday 13 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 13 Sep 2025, 9:54am

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MetService has issued severe weather warnings for much of New Zealand this weekend. A fast-moving front on Saturday is expected to bring heavy rain, squally thunderstorms, and wind gusts reaching up to 110km/h.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 13 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Severe weather warnings as strong winds and thunderstorms hit this weekend (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 13 Sep 2025, 9:54am

   Fast moving front to bring burst of heavy rain, strong winds and risk of squally thunderstorms (opens in new tab)