Wild weather forecast across New Zealand this weekend
Forecasters are warning of storms, snow, heavy rain, high winds and possible tornadoes across parts of the country this weekend.
A spell of severe weather is expected across New Zealand this weekend, bringing storms, snow, heavy rain and strong winds along with the risk of tornadoes. Powerful winds could force short closures of the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Saturday. A bitterly cold change is also forecast to sweep across the country.
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RNZ
Tornadoes, cold snaps, heavy rain and some sun: 'Every type of weather' forecast this weekend
Strong winds could close the Auckland Harbour Bridge this weekend, with forecasters warning of storms, snow and the risk of tornadoes, for various parts of the country.
Stuff
Snow, heavy rain, high winds and a thunderstorm warning: Wild weather lashes NZ
Auckland Harbour Bridge could face short closures on Saturday as powerful winds hit the city, while a bitterly cold change sweeps across the country.