{"id":637639,"date":"2026-10-22T04:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/637639\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T04:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:16:10","slug":"labour-weekend-outlook-temperatures-could-hit-28c-before-rain-and-wind-on-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/637639\/","title":{"rendered":"Labour weekend outlook: Temperatures could hit 28C before rain and wind on Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Although record-breaking temperatures are unlikely, Ferris said Christchurch could hit the top five.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Kiwis are in for a Labour Day weekend scorcher, with temperatures set to hit 28C. Photo \/ File \" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Kiwis are in for a Labour Day weekend scorcher, with temperatures set to hit 28C. Photo \/ File <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Ferris said it would be a \u201cbattle\u201d between Canterbury and Hawke\u2019s Bay for the hottest temperature of the weekend. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThe hottest temperatures around the country will probably be on Saturday, but on Sunday it might just be a little bit more widespread. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cEven Monday looks to be warm for most.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Auckland is forecast to reach a high of 21C this weekend, and Wellington will only crack 16C.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Mainly settled\u2019 weather before conditions flip <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">From Friday to Sunday, Ferris said the \u201cmostly settled\u201d weather driven by a ridge of high pressure would continue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Although conditions are expected to remain calm, some showers are forecast to be \u201csprinkled into western areas\u201d on Saturday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cNot the type of weather that would ruin a day out; it\u2019d just be unfortunate if you happened to be in one of those areas,\u201d Ferris said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">He said a \u201cturn in the weather\u201d was expected to arrive on Monday because \u201cthis settled weather can\u2019t last forever\u201d. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">An active cold front was set to move on to the South Island, bringing heavy rain mainly to western parts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Some of that rain will spread east and south, accompanied by strong northwesterly winds. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cFor people who will be travelling around the South Island on Monday, they will want to be keeping up with the forecast because it is the type of weather that could actually affect your travel plans,\u201d Ferris said. <\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"An active cold front is expected to move on to the South Island, bringing heavy rain mainly to western areas. Photo \/ MetService\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>An active cold front is expected to move on to the South Island, bringing heavy rain mainly to western areas. Photo \/ MetService<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">He said people travelling over mountainous passes should keep a close eye on conditions, particularly with strong winds expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">MetService warned heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings may be issued for parts of the South Island as we get closer to the event. <\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">Ferris said the \u201cstrengthening winds\u201d would also travel through the Cook Strait and across the lower North Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\">People from north of Taranaki through to Hawke\u2019s Bay shouldn\u2019t notice much change in the weather on Monday and should expect a \u201csplendid\u201d long weekend, he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"FxSPvgIxedhFU\" style=\"display:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/the-daily-h-your-fast-smart-guide-to-the-days-biggest-headlines\/VQR5CULLQRECZP2ORSWPGDORBU\/?utm_source=nzherald&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_id=nz_cta\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/the-daily-h-your-fast-smart-guide-to-the-days-biggest-headlines\/VQR5CULLQRECZP2ORSWPGDORBU\/?utm_source=nzherald&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_id=nz_cta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to The Daily H<\/a>, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Although record-breaking temperatures are unlikely, Ferris said Christchurch could hit the top five. 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