Motorists are being warned to prepare for possible delays on Auckland's Harbour Bridge tonight as strong wind gusts are expected to batter the city.
MetService is forecasting strong wind gusts from 8pm tonight to 6am tomorrow morning.
High-sided vehicles and motorcyclists were advised by Waka Kotahi NZTA to use SH16 and SH18 as an alternative route.
SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE - STRONG WINDS Be prepared for possible delays on the #SH1 Harbour Bridge as @metservice is forecasting strong wind gusts from 8pm tonight to 6am tomorrow morning. High sided vehicles & motorcyclists are advised to use SH16 & SH18 as an alternate route. ^LB pic.twitter.com/30bTFR5CqM
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) July 14, 2022
Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula are in line for gales, while heavy rain is set from Northland to Gisborne.
And, unusually high king tides have Coromandel authorities on notice, with the eastern coastline under a flood watch this evening and tomorrow morning.
A road snowfall warning is also in place for the Desert Rd, with up to 5cm of snow expected to settle near the summit overnight.
However, it's not all bad news, as high pressure moves over the North Island this weekend calm conditions are likely.
"It looks like a great evening to watch the ABs in Wellington on Saturday night," Niwa's forecasting services team tweeted.
Another low will drop down into the northern & eastern North Island later Thursday into Friday, dropping more rain onto sodden grounds & swollen rivers.
👍 The good news is that some decent weather is in store from Friday through the weekend! pic.twitter.com/v43VFgzDeU