A late Good Evening! - Today was: Saturday, 18 April 2026 23:42:28 NZST
FORECAST:
A few showers early becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 12C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 13.5°C. A waterproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 23:43:02. Updated in seconds
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18 Apr 2026 9:53PM: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island (rnz.co.nz) 1/10
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18 Apr 2026 6:40PM: TaupÅ dirt bike rider arrested as police crackdown on dangerous driving (rnz.co.nz) 2/10
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18 Apr 2026 6:17PM: SH 2 through Waioweka Gorge closed due to slip (rnz.co.nz) 3/10
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18 Apr 2026 6:09PM: Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected (rnz.co.nz) 4/10
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18 Apr 2026 4:51PM: China lodges 'serious protest' over NZ Air Force's conduct near its air space; NZDF denies disruption (rnz.co.nz) 5/10
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18 Apr 2026 4:38PM: Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb (rnz.co.nz) 6/10
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18 Apr 2026 11:10AM: Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked - Police (rnz.co.nz) 8/10
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18 Apr 2026 7:55AM: Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland? (rnz.co.nz) 9/10
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18 Apr 2026 6:43AM: Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform (rnz.co.nz) 10/10
Station Is Online Updated: 23:43:02 18/04/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 93 days 4 hours Prgm Up: 93 days 4 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57
Weather Warnings
WEATHER STATION CAUTION: High cumulative rainfall for today has been detected.
Long periods of rain can cause flooding in streets and rivers to rise rapidly. Take extra care if crossing rivers or streams.
Over saturated ground can cause slips and land erosion. Trees can become unstable, especially if there are also high winds.
This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.
Current Weather Conditions as at 23:43 on 18 April 2026 (local time)
High:21°C
Low:12°C
CoR:75%
A few showers early becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 12C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 13.5°C. A waterproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
13.4°C 97% Trend: Falling,-0.3°C/hr
Day Max/Min: 21.0°C / 13.3°C
Wind
4km/h WNW Wind Gust: 9km/h, 282deg.
Day Max/Avg: 38km/h / 20km/h
Rain
24.4mm
24mm
Rain Last Hour: 3.5mm
Rainfall Rate: 5.4mm/hr
Pressure
1002hPa Trend: Rising,0.2hPa/hr
Day Max/Min: 1009hPa / 1001hPa
Cloud Base: 58m, 190ft
UV / Solar
0W/m2 UV Index Rating: Low 0.0UVI
Sun Light: 0 Lux
Sun Hours: 3.3 hrs (31%)
Air Quality
7.5AQI Air Quality: Good
PM2.5: 2.2ug/m3
PM10: 3.4ug/m3
CO2: 424ppm
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 27s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 23:43:02 18/04/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 93 days 4 hours Prgm Up: 93 days 4 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57
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WEATHER STATION CAUTION: High cumulative rainfall for today has been detected.
