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From 26C to 13C: Wild weather brings dramatic chill - with second storm on the way

The worst of the strong winds and heavy rain has largely passed across New Zealand, after gusts reached 119kph and nearly 300mm of rain fell in parts of the South Island.

Reported by Stuff.co.nz Oct 26, 2026 · 23:40 UTC

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INCIDENT EVOLUTION

4 recorded states

Oct 26 · 18:07 UTC

Signal first indexedP1 · 68% quality · 1 source

Oct 26 · 19:13 UTC

Headline updatedP1 · 68% quality · 1 source

Oct 26 · 21:36 UTC

Source details updatedP1 · 68% quality · 1 source

Oct 26 · 23:45 UTC

Headline updatedP1 · 68% quality · 1 source

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From 26C to 13C: Wild weather brings dramatic chill - with second storm on the way

4 recorded states

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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 26 at 8:24PM EDT until October 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Small Craft Advisory issued October 26 at 3:49PM AKDT until October 27 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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