Forecast for Wellington, NZ

THIS EVENING, TUESDAY 29 APRIL: It looks like the cloud will break up through the evening, becoming partly cloudy or mainly clear later on. Winds will be light, mostly southeasterly around 5 km/h. Temperatures will stay mild, with the overnight low expected to be between 14°C and 15°C. TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL: A change is on the way, with rain developing, likely during the morning. The rain could become moderate or even heavy at times from the afternoon into the evening. Southerly winds will pick up significantly through the day, becoming strong and gusty, possibly reaching 50 km/h with gusts to 90 km/h later. There's a high chance of rain, and totals could range from 25 mm to 40 mm. The low will be around 13°C to 14°C, and the high near 15°C to 16°C. A Heavy Rain Watch is in effect from 6 pm: "Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria, especially about the eastern hills. Note, further heavy rain is expected on Friday. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate." Also, a Strong Wind Watch begins at midnight: "South to southwest winds are likely to reach severe gale in exposed places. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: High." THURSDAY 1 MAY: Expect periods of rain, which could still be heavy at times, especially early in the day, before easing later. It will be a windy day with strong southerly or southwesterly winds, potentially gusting over 100 km/h. There's a high chance of rain, with amounts likely between 10 mm and 35 mm. It will feel cooler, with the low around 10°C to 11°C and the high reaching 13°C to 15°C. The Heavy Rain Watch expires at midday, but the Strong Wind Watch continues. FRIDAY 2 MAY: Rain or showers are likely to continue through the day, and again, some heavier falls are possible. Strong and gusty southerly or southwesterly winds will continue, although they might ease slightly later. The Strong Wind Watch remains in effect until 6 am. There's a high chance of precipitation, with totals likely between 9 mm and 35 mm. The low is expected to be 10°C to 11°C, with the high around 12°C to 13°C. SATURDAY 3 MAY: The weather should improve, with rain easing to showers in the morning and then clearing to partly cloudy or fine conditions in the afternoon. Southerly winds will gradually ease through the day. There's still a good chance of seeing some precipitation early on, likely amounting to 2 mm to 4 mm. The low will be around 11°C to 12°C, and the high between 14°C and 15°C. SUNDAY 4 MAY: Looking mostly fine, although there's a small chance of a shower developing, perhaps later in the day. Southerly winds could pick up again for a time. If any rain occurs, it's likely to be only around 1 mm. The low is expected between 10°C and 12°C, and the high near 13°C to 15°C. MONDAY 5 MAY: A fine day is expected with clear skies dominating. Winds will turn northerly and freshen during the day, possibly becoming quite breezy. There's just a slight chance of any rain, maybe 1 mm at most. It might be a cooler start, with the low between 8°C and 11°C, before reaching a high of 13°C to 15°C.