Levin Weather

Coastal Marine ForecastLast updated: 4:41AM Sun, May 27, 2012

• Stephens

  Forecast

  *GALE WARNING IN FORCE* Northerly 25 knots, rising to 35 knots this morning,then easing to northwest 25 knots in the afternoon and evening. Sea becoming very rough for a time. Northwest swell 3 metres developing. Southwest swell in the west, 2 metres easing. Poor visibility in rain developing this morning,heavy at times, easing in the evening.

  Outlook

  Outlook following 3 days: Northwest 25 knots, changing Tuesday southerly 25 knots, easing early Wednesday,southwest 15 knots, rising in the west late Wednesday, 25 knots. Sea rough at times. Moderate northwest swell easing Monday. Moderate southwest swell in the west.

Weather News

• 09:17 Gales forecast to lash much of the country

• Rain and wind to lash parts of South Island

• Wet, windy weekend ahead

• Fog causes delays at Hamilton Airport

• Pre-weekend polar blast expected for South Island

• Snow in south as cold snap continues watch

Leisure Marine ForecastLast updated: 5:31AM Sun, May 27, 2012

• Kapiti

  Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island.

  Situation

  A front moves over the country today, followed by a disturbed south to southwest flow. A ridge moves onto the South Island from the west on Tuesday, followed by another front from the south late Wednesday.

  Warning

  STORM warning for COOK GALE warning for STEPHENS

  Forecast

  Strong wind advisory.

  Sunday: Northeast 15 knots, rising to northerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots this morning and to 30 knots gusting 45 knots in the afternoon.Easing to northwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the evening. Slight sea becoming moderate this morning and rough for a time in the afternoon. Poor visibility in rain developing in the afternoon.

  Outlook

  Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Northwest 15 knots. Early rain clearing, then fine spells. Tuesday: Changing southerly 15 knots. A few showers developing. Wednesday: Southerly 15 knots, dying out later. Fine.

  Swell

  Swell forecast to midnight Wednesday: Northwest half a metre, rising to 2 metres late today, easing to 1 metre on Monday and to half a metre or less Tuesday.