THE SOUTH ISLAND — A RAIN AND WIND FRONT, DRYING SUNDAY

On the board · October 3, 2026 →

EASING · October 3, 2026 · NO. 1003

THE WATER

A front brings heavy rain to Fiordland and strong winds to Southland, Otago and the Lakes, reaching the lower North Island before a ridge dries it out on Sunday.

THE RECORD

14 turning points on record since Sep 15 — the 8 most recent shown.

Oct 3active → easing

Oct 2building → active

Oct 1reclassified quiet → water · no-signal → building · moved onto the top line · intensified sharply

Sep 28reclassified winter → quiet · peak → no-signal · slipped off the top line · eased sharply

Sep 27emerging → peak

Sep 26reclassified quiet → winter · no-signal → emerging · moved onto the top line · intensified sharply

Sep 25quiet → no-signal

Sep 23no-signal → quiet

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