Seasonal Climate Outlook: August - October

Highlights:

- El Niño Alert criteria continued to be met during July

- Wind speeds look to be stronger than normal, particularly across the South Island and lower North Island

- Occasional heavy rainfall is forecast for the South Island and western North Island during the second half of August

- Temperatures will be near average for most but westerly winds will bring warm air into the region from Australia at times

- Soil moisture levels will be near or below normal for most

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