MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Cold front moving north","summary":"A cold front is moving up from the southwest of New Zealand. This front will bring brief heavy rain to the west coast."},{"timeSeconds":11,"label":"South Island weather forecast","summary":"Rain has passed overnight, but some showers remain in the south. Cool southwesterly winds are expected."},{"timeSeconds":21,"label":"West Coast weather update","summary":"A front is moving quickly up the west coast bringing a period of heavy rain. Other places will be dry."},{"timeSeconds":31,"label":"North Island wind forecast","summary":"Wellington and surrounding areas will experience blustery northwesterly winds. These winds will turn south in the latter half of the day."},{"timeSeconds":42,"label":"Eastern North Island forecast","summary":"Tauranga, Gisborne, and Wairoa are expected to be fine to start. There will be some cloud on the way."},{"timeSeconds":50,"label":"Auckland and Northland forecast","summary":"Kaitaia, Whangarei, Auckland, Thames, and Hamilton will experience southwesterly winds. Some isolated showers are possible in the afternoon."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->