Subtropical Change Is On Its Way

Subtropical Change Is On Its Way
12:54pm 08-Jan-2007

MetService meteorologists are forecasting this week to be the warmest week of summer so far, with humidity also increasing as a low-pressure system from the subtropics moves southwards into the Tasman Sea. Rain is likely to mostly affect Northland to Bay of Plenty and Taranaki to Westland.

"Chilly southerly winds have been dominating our summer so far", commented MetService Weather Ambassador, Bob McDavitt. "That pattern is now changing with a northerly flow bringing us warmer and more humid conditions".

McDavitt went on to say that the first lot of subtropical rain will be moving southwards across Northland and Auckland during Tuesday and may reach Hamilton in time to play a part in the grand final and deciding game of the One-Day cricket series with Sri Lanka. This rain may settle over the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday as another dose reaches the Taranaki to Nelson area.

"We are putting everyone between Northland and Bay of Plenty on watch for heavy rain. Parts of this area haven't seen much wetness recently, and the incoming moisture is from the subtropics so it may become torrential at times. People in the affected area should brace for this incoming rain and keep up to date with the latest weather bulletins."

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