Weather watches issued as severe gales and thunderstorms expected across New Zealand
Severe gales and thunderstorms are forecast across the country from Thursday morning, following recent freezing temperatures.
Weather watches have been issued across New Zealand as wetter and windier conditions approach. Severe gales and thunderstorms are possible as the weather system moves in. The unsettled weather is expected to begin Thursday morning.
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RNZ
Severe gales, thunderstorms possible as weather watches issued across country
"Wetter, windier weather" is on the way following days of freezing temperatures.
Stuff
Wild winds, thunderstorms possible before bitter cold sweeps NZ
Weather watches start on Thursday morning.