Surprise Mhlongo
Surprise Mhlongo is a meteorologist with MetService, known for providing weather forecasts and updates in New Zealand. Recently, he was in the news discussing the impacts of an 'atmospheric river' bringing significant rainfall to various regions, including warnings for flooding and slips in the upper South Island.
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Surprise Mhlongo is a MetService meteorologist who provided insights on the upcoming rainfall bands.
Auckland weather: More heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast overnight
New Zealand· 2025-11-30
MetService meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo said temperatures will be lowest in Wānaka and Queenstown, with both towns expecting -1C.
Weather: Aucklanders wake up to thunder after intense rain overnightNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
Surprise Mhlongo is a meteorologist who discussed the likelihood of it being New Zealand's coldest day of the year.
Polar blast: Coldest morning of year for parts of NZNew Zealand· 2025-06-07Surprise Mhlongo told the Herald the severe weather could move on to the South Island on Sunday.
Weather: Wet, windy conditions forecast for South Island, expected to move north on SundayNew Zealand· 2025-05-15MetService meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo told the Herald tomorrow’s weather would be different from what the top half of the North Island experienced during the weekend.
Weather live updates: Severe thunderstorm warning for Auckland, slip blocks SH1 in Brynderwyn Hills, Wayne Brown urges vigilanceNew Zealand· 2025-04-20
MetService meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo reported that rain had begun to soak the upper South Island.
Weather: Northland braces for downpours overnight before heaviest rain hits during Friday Auckland rush hourNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Surprise Mhlongo said the rain had begun to soak the upper South Island overnight with 80mm of rain already washing over the Tasman region.
Weather live updates: More heavy rain watches issued as ‘atmospheric river’ hits regionsNew Zealand· 2025-04-02