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A new day - Good Morning - Today is: Monday, 16 February 2026 00:14:06 NZDT

FORECAST: Windy with periods of rain. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. Low 12C. Winds SW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. It feels like 8.3°C. A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.

Last weather station contact: Monday, 16 February 2026 at 00:14:26. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	12.8°C, 87%	Pressure	:	993.4hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	SSW 24km/h	Wind Gust	:	46km/h
	Air Quality	:	13 AQI 3.4ug/m³	Rainfall	:	0.0mm
	Sun Light	:	0Lux, 0.0hrs	Solar UV	:	0.0UVI 0W/m²

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Weather Warnings

CIVIL DEFENCE:
A regional pre-emptive state of emergency has been declared.
This declaration covers the entire Manawatū-Whanganui Region and Tararua, Rangitīkei.
This includes Palmerston North City and applies as of 6.37pm Sunday 15 February.

METSERVICE YELLOW WEATHER WATCH

Heavy Rain Watch
Period: 18hrs from 8pm Sun, 15 Feb - 2pm Mon, 16 Feb
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Strong Wind Watch
Period: 12hrs from 8pm Sun, 15 Feb - 8am Mon, 16 Feb

WEATHER STATION WARNING
High wind gust levels have been detected

WEATHER STATION WARNING
High continuous wind levels have been detected

WEATHER STATION CAUTION
High cumulative rainfall for today has been detected

Notices:
Red Heavy Rain Warning in effect for Manawatu north of Feilding, Rangitikei and Ruapehu Districts. Period: 19hrs from 8pm Sun, 15 Feb - 3pm Mon, 16 Feb

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Weather Forecast

Tonight

12°C

Rain, Wind

Tomorrow

19°C

Rain, Wind

Windy with periods of rain. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. Low 12C. Winds SW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm.

7 day weather Forecast

Moon & Sun Forecast

Moonrise
04:47
Moonset
19:45
Visibility
4%

Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
20:19
Day Length
13.35 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 33s less daylight tomorrow

More Moon Information

System Information

Station Is Online
Updated: 00:14:26 16/02/2026
Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT)
System Up: 31 days 3 hours
Prgm Up: 31 days 3 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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