Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and severe gales
Saturday 20 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME, MetService, NIWA
An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain and 140km/h gales to the South Island and Wellington. The weather event is forecast to begin over the weekend and continue into next week, coinciding with the start of the school holidays.
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