Low pressure returns for southern areas this weekend, bringing a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms but also milder air. Annie has the 10 day trend forecast 👇

Most places dry this evening, with some sunshine before dusk 🌆 A scattering of showers still possible, mainly in the east 🌦️ Chilly for all 📉 pic.twitter.com/tnGr2AQ2Wu

🟧 Severe Weather Update 🟨 🌧 Heavy rain along the West Coast and blustery northwest winds💨 across the Southern Alps are forecast to exceed our Warning criteria as a front moves up the South Island on Thursday. More details here: www.metservice.com/warnings/home pic.twitter.com/vGyqMeRnYu

🟡 Severe Weather Watches have been issued 🌧 A front arrives at Fiordland on Wednesday night, spreading heavy rain up the west coast on ANZAC morning, followed by a second front in the evening. 💨 Northwest gales precede the fronts for Fiordland to Canterbury High Country pic.twitter.com/zMhYrecAW5