Monday - Scattered rain developing in the morning, becoming widespread from afternoon and heavy at times in the evening. Northeasterlies, gale in exposed places from evening, gusting 90 km/h.

STRONG WIND WATCH

9hr from 11pm Mon - 8am Tuesday for Auckland and Great Barrier Island

Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

Tuesday - Heavy rain, easing to showers in the morning with gale northeasterlies changing strong westerly.

STRONG WIND WATCH

9hr from 11pm Mon - 8am Tuesday for Auckland and Great Barrier Island

Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

Wednesday - A few showers. Northwesterlies easing.

Thursday - A few showers. Late rain. Northwesterlies dying out.

Friday - Rain, clearing and becoming fine. Northerlies easing.