Deluge expected in central North Island

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The central North Island is in for a drenching.

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty, Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

It says a warm front northeast of the country is moving towards the North Island, at the same time a cold front moves in from the Tasman Sea.

These features are expected to bring heavy rain tomorrow and early Thursday.

- Newstalk ZB