Weather

A cloudy Saturday with the chance of a shower and a high of 17°, a finer Sunday at 16°, then a warmer Tuesday around 23° before showers return later in the week.

A dry, overcast Sunday in Invercargill as the Tour of Southland starts, with northerly gusts near 80km/h this afternoon and a high of 17°.

A seventh aircraft is directing the air attack from above, as severe northwesterly gales gusting up to 120km/h in exposed places are forecast for the region tomorrow.

A breezy but dry Sunday kicks off a week that warms up nicely, with fine days and highs near 20° in Invercargill ahead of Labour Weekend.

A fine Friday in Invercargill after possible morning fog, then a cracking weekend: fine and about 21°C on Saturday and Sunday.

A mild, blustery Tuesday in Invercargill: fine with high cloud, strong northwesterlies, high around 18°C.

Cooler Saturday in Invercargill: few morning showers, clearing to partly cloudy, fine evening. High 13°C, low near 2°C. SW dying out. Graphic on hold per Mike (1 Oct).

Breezy Friday in Invercargill: morning rain, then partly cloudy with a shower risk. High 16°C, low 8°C. Strong NW gusts to ~90 km/h. Graphic on hold per Mike (1 Oct).