Warmer Ocean Temperatures Indicate Humid Summer Start

Unusually warm ocean surface temperatures around New Zealand’s North Island are indicating a shift to a muggy summer, with some areas experiencing temperatures up to 3°C above seasonal norms. With summer approaching, the country has already seen soaring temperatures this week, with MetService predicting highs in the high 20s and low 30s. Stifling nights are expected, prompting forecasters to consider issuing heat alerts. These conditions signal an early onset of summer heat for Aotearoa.

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