26 Oct 2024

Severe weather wrap

From Saturday Morning, 7:27 am on 26 October 2024
Storm clouds roll into Wellington on 12 August, 2024.

Storm clouds roll into Wellington on 12 August, 2024. Photo: Supplied / James Bass

Wind and rain lashed Wellington and the west, and top of the South Island on Thursday and yesterday, causing travel disruption and some power outages.

And a new weather system is forecast with some severe weather warnings and watches in place.

The MetService is keeping a close eye on Canterbury High Country and areas of Otago - for snow!

For more on the long weekend's outlook, meterologist Karl Loots talks to Mihi.

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