Weekend Weather Forecast for North and South Islands

Parts of New Zealand’s North Island are expected to experience a hot weekend with temperatures exceeding 30°C, while the South Island will face unpredictable weather conditions. MetService has issued a heat alert for Oamaru, anticipating an unusually warm day for summer. This forecast follows a period of severe weather in the North Island, which included thunderstorms and a tornado in Manawatū. Overall, the region is transitioning from wild weather to a heatwave.

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