The New Zealand MetService has issued a severe weather outlook on Tuesday (09 September), which is valid till Sunday (14 September). A strong weather front is forecast to move up the West Coast, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds in Northland later in the week.

The weather system is expected to bring persistent rainfall, gusty conditions, and potential disruptions to daily life and travel. Areas most at risk include the West Coast, Northland, and adjacent regions with rising river levels and saturated grounds from recent rains, increasing the likelihood of slips and flooding.