MetService severe weather warning: September 16th. Video / MetService
Tāmaki Makaurau is once again expected to be hit with more wild weather this evening as a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued.
A Severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Auckland and northern Waikato this afternoon and is expected to lift late on Thursday night.
Thunderstorms are expected todevelop over the Auckland region this afternoon, and spread southwards into northern and western Waikato towards evening.
Metservice Metrologist Angus Hines said a low is bring "extensive rain across the top half of the country".
Thunderstorm chart to midnight tonight, updated at 4:00pm, to include all of Waikato now. Severe TS watch still in force till 11pm tonight. Details https://t.co/GZIq9Jlbrwpic.twitter.com/7CC7JjzdBA
Heavy rainfall may cause surface and flash flooding, especially around low-lying areas, which may cause slips.
A heavy rain watch is also in place for Coromandel Peninsula, and Bay of Plenty from Opotiki westwards, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa and the Tararua District.