Warnings issued as heavy rain heads to Bay of Plenty, Northland
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for Northland and the eastern Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and difficult driving conditions through Monday morning.
Why it matters
Timely weather warnings are essential for public safety and disaster mitigation in regions prone to flooding.
MetService is forecasting heavy rain for Northland and eastern Bay of Plenty as a front moves eastward across northern and central North Island on Sunday and early Monday.
An orange rain warning is in place for the ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty. MetService forecasts 70 to 90mm of rain, peaking at 10 to 20mm/h expected. The warning is for 12 hours from 3pm Sunday to 3am Monday.
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