Two cyclones that materialised only hours apart north of New Zealand are growing and are likely to track towards us.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has upgraded the tropical low northwest of New Zealand to a tropical cyclone named Tatiana.
Fijian forecasters also spotted a new cyclone, Winston, further east.
Both systems are expected to head towards New Zealand, but WeatherWatch said it was unlikely they would make a direct hit as they were expected to weaken as they track south.
Tropical cyclone Tatiana is currently a Category 1 storm with winds sustained at gale force and gusting higher. Neither storm is expected to remain a cyclone for too long.
WeatherWatch said it was likely both systems would have a significant impact on beach and marine conditions across parts of New Zealand, and might affect the weather pattern around the country as the week went on.
