Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Area:
Northland,Auckland
Forecast:
Unstable conditions are expected during the afternoon as a low crosses the northern North Island and some thunderstorms are expected. For the east and south of Northland south of Kerikeri and Auckland there is a chance some of these thunderstorms will become SEVERE this afternoon, bringing localised downpours with intensities of 25 to 40 mm per hour. The thunderstorms should ease early evening.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.
Impact:
Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website
Varoitus voimassa la klo 2:00 - la klo 8:00
