Downpours could make driving dangerous, MetService says. File photo / Tania Whyte
A severe thunderstorm warning for Central Hawke’s Bay has been lifted, but the risk of more foul weather today remains.
MetService issued the initial warning of severe thunderstorms and torrential rain for the Omakere area between 3.30pm and 4pm, now lifted.
But a severe thunderstorm watch
remains in place for Hawke’s Bay and Tararua until 8pm, according to the weather service’s website.
“Thunderstorms have developed this afternoon in Hawke’s Bay south of Napier and also in the Tararua District. These thunderstorms are expected to produce localised heavy rain with intensities of 10 to 25 mm/h, and hail 10 to 20 mm in diameter.
“However, there is a moderate risk a few of these thunderstorms could become severe this afternoon and early evening, bringing heavy rain with intensities of 25 to 35 mm/h, and large hail greater than 20 mm in diameter.
