428K views · 1.1K reactions | A lot of rain  is forecast for the South Island, especially along & west of the Southern Alps ️. This is good news for the hydro catchments, which have been running (highly) unusually low. Keep up-to-date with MetService New Zealand and warnings that have been issued. | NIWA Weather | Facebook

5.6K views · 35 reactions | It's looking hot for the South Island this weekend with temperatures set to climb into the high twenties for many. On the North Island there's still a few showers set to spring up inland but on the whole there's plenty more dry weather in store. Whatever you are up to this weekend have a good one. Don't forget you can always find the latest forecast at www.metservice.com ^JL | MetService New Zealand | Facebook

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From 21 May, MetService, NZ's only authorised provider of Severe Weather Watches and Warnings, is enhancing the way we communicate public alerts for severe weather. We are introducing a new level of warning reserved for the most extreme weather events, and new colours and graphics. For more info visit metservice.com/SevereWeather. | MetService New Zealand