MetService severe weather warning: Saturday July 25th 2026

MetService severe weather warning: Saturday July 25th 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"MetService Weather Update","summary":"The video begins with a weather forecast for Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th, with a meteorologist explaining the incoming weather patterns."},{"timeSeconds":14,"label":"Severe Weather Warning Issued","summary":"A severe weather warning is in effect for Saturday, specifically from 11 am to 7 pm, impacting the western parts of the North Island."},{"timeSeconds":21,"label":"South Island Temperatures and Conditions","summary":"Temperatures across the South Island are shown, with Queenstown at 1 degree and 5 degrees, and Invercargill at 1 degree and 7 degrees."},{"timeSeconds":25,"label":"South Island Snowfall and Wind","summary":"Snowfall is expected to start in the morning above 200 meters in places like central Otago. Strong southwesterly winds will also affect the coast."},{"timeSeconds":31,"label":"South Island Morning Forecast","summary":"Morning temperatures in the South Island range from 2 degrees in Timaru to 7 degrees in Westport. Some areas will experience rain and wind."},{"timeSeconds":35,"label":"Canterbury and West Coast Forecast","summary":"Canterbury and the West Coast will see temperatures between 2 and 13 degrees. Snowfall is expected in higher mountain passes, with cold nights predicted."},{"timeSeconds":45,"label":"North Island East Coast Weather","summary":"The east coast of the North Island will experience wet conditions with heavy rain and strong southwesterly winds. Some areas may also see hail."},{"timeSeconds":51,"label":"North Island Central and East Forecast","summary":"Temperatures in the central and east North Island range from 6 degrees in Rotorua to 15 degrees in Gisborne. Some areas will see showers and hail."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->