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Weekend weather: Heading to Coldplay in Auckland? How to prepare for rain

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Weekend weather: Heading to Coldplay in Auckland? How to prepare for rain

On Saturday, skies will be clear across much of New Zealand due to high pressure.

On Saturday, skies will be clear across much of New Zealand due to high pressure.
Photograph: MetService

MetService says heavy rain can be expected across much of New Zealand on Friday, but weather looks brighter over the weekend.

The forecaster said a low-moving southeast should pass over the South Island early Friday morning, bringing heavy rain to several areas in the North Island and the west and north of the South Island.

It was stated that the rain would be “covered” across the North Island and fans head to Coldplay at Auckland’s Eden Park “Quite heavy bursts of rain” can be expected.

“If you’re going to see Coldplay you may find it’s a wet start, but hopefully you’ll find drier weather there once the replays start.”

He was also warned to allow extra time for crowded public transport.

And wear a raincoat or poncho; They are sold at very high prices outside the venue, so put on your gloves before going out.

Concert organizers noted that closed-toe shoes might also be a good idea and that umbrellas are not allowed at the venue, so fans were advised to leave them at home.

It was a hot, muggy night across much of the North Island (night temperatures in Auckland were 18 degrees) and the morning was predicted to be dark for many.

The hottest part of the motu on Friday will be Blenheim with 24 degrees, followed by Northland, Tauranga, Auckland and Hamilton with daytime highs of 21 degrees.

Heavy rain warning applies to the following regions:

  • Mt Taranaki/Taranaki Mounga until 15.00 on Friday; Another 150-200 mm of rain is expected. Peak rates of 20-30 mm/hour are expected on Friday morning.
  • Tararua Ranges by 2pm on Friday; We expect 120-150 mm of rain to accumulate. Peak rates of 15-20 mm/hour are expected on Friday morning.
  • The Bryant and Richmond Ranges, including Westland, the Tasman District west of Motueka and the Rai Valley, were under a heavy rain warning on Thursday night but this had expired; Next update is Friday at 11:00.

      • Intermittent rain will occur on the East Coast and Wellington towards the end of the day.

      In the South Island the wind was shifting southwards, bringing a cooler, cloudier end to Canterbury Jubilee Day; There was “strange thunder” inland and 20-degree heat in Christchurch.

      weekend weather

      Dawn on Saturday will be nice and cool, with a few showers possible across eastern and southern areas, including around Canterbury and Gisborne.

      On Sunday, a ridge of high pressure will bring beautiful skies to New Zealand.

      Rain hard for tourism – Westland mayor

      Meanwhile, Westland mayor Helen Lash said: Morning Report The region was hoping for brighter days after the second rain in a week.

      Westland was placed under a state of emergency after rain over the weekend caused flooding and slides.

      And the end of the week was rainy, making the wet ground even wetter.

      Lash said persistent rain has been challenging for tourism businesses heading into peak season.

      The New Zealand Transport Agency said State Highway 6 between Haast and Lake Moeraki remains closed due to slippage and will remain closed until at least Sunday.

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