Severe thunderstorm watches in place for upper North Island
MetService has issued severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches for much of New Zealand's North Island. Residents are warned of potential flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions as the weather system moves through the region.
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Timely weather warnings are essential for public safety and disaster preparedness in regions prone to extreme weather events.
Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches have been issued for much of the North Island. MetService warned there are moderate risks of heavy downpours and storms for Northland and Auckland regions, with the potential for 25mm to 40mm of rain. For Northland, the watch is in place between 7.15am to 9pm, while the one for Auckland and Great Barrier Island begins at 11am and will last until 9pm. A severe thunderstorm warning was registered for the far north area of the country at 6.52am but was lifted after 7.52am. More heavy rain is forecast for the North Island later tonight into Wednesday.
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