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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Insightly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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If you’re in New Zealand and severe weather is closing in, check the live ranking above for the latest warnings and act on Metservice advice — heavy rain, strong winds and coastal swells often arrive fast across the North and South Islands.
What’s the severe weather threat across New Zealand today?
Metservice has issued active severe weather warning nz today for several regions, with a deep low dragging moist subtropical air over the North Island and a front lashing the West Coast of the South Island. The main hazards are heavy rain that could cause flash flooding, damaging northwesterly gales, and large waves along exposed coasts. For the latest updates, refer to the live ranking above which pulls directly from official warnings.
Where are the most at-risk areas right now?
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty are under a new zealand heavy rain warning today, with totals of 100–150 mm expected in 12 hours. Further south, Westland and Fiordland face similar totals, while strong winds hit Wellington, Marlborough and Canterbury. The severe weather warning nz today map on Metservice’s site shows the exact zones – best to zoom in on your local area.
How do I get the latest severe weather warning nz today?
Open the live ranking above or go directly to Metservice’s warnings page. Official severe weather warning nz today metservice bulletins are issued colour-coded (red/orange/yellow) and updated every few hours.
Can I track the storm’s movement myself?
Yes – use the Weather Radar link for real-time rainfall echoes, and pair it with Metservice’s satellite images. This helps you see how fast the new zealand storm today is tracking.
How does this compare with cyclone season further north?
This is a mid‑latitude low, not a tropical cyclone, but it can bring similar rainfall rates. For cyclone threats in the Pacific, see our Bali Extreme Weather Warnings page – the dynamics differ, but preparation is similar.