Flooded roads in Tokoroa as severe storms cross central North Island
Severe thunderstorms have caused flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions across New Zealand's central North Island. MetService has issued multiple warnings for the region, urging residents to shelter as heavy rain continues to impact local infrastructure.
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<p>Severe thunderstorms have flooded roads in and around Tokoroa this afternoon as "an unstable showery air mass" moves across the upper and central North Island this afternoon.</p> <p>MetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 3.31pm on Wednesday, saying its radar had detected severe storms near Tokoroa, Kinleith, Te Whetu and the hills and ranges east of the town, as well as near Matamata, Tirau, Morrinsville and the Mamaku Plateau.</p> <p><b>What's the weather like where you are?
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