Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the region this afternoon as Northland continues to recover from Friday’s chaos.
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Tai Tokerau and Auckland from 7pm today through to 10am on Monday as a slow-moving front drifts west over the regions.
The watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to Northland and Auckland.
“Thunderstorms are possible with this front, some of which may be severe. Regardless of whether thunderstorms occur or not, there is the possibility of downpours, with intensities of 20 to 40mm per hour,” MetService said.
“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.”