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Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Hurricane Milton: Tampa mayor’s stark warning to residents
Joe Biden urges Florida residents in the hurricane’s path to evacuate immediately.
Storm of the century: Florida residents rush to evacuate as major hurricane nears
Millions of Floridians are being told to evacuate as Hurrican Milton barrels in.
In the firing line again: Hurricane Milton targets Florida
A second hurricane in as many weeks is closing in on the US state.
Dad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding
‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.
The 60 West Auckland residents with flood-destroyed homes stuck in ‘grey area’ for financial aid
Councillors support motion for solutions to aid storm victims after 20 months of waiting.
'Wiped off the map': Helene death toll mounts, 600 still missing
Poor communication, inaccessible roads and flooding are making the response difficult.
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Intense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper north
Auckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.
Families trapped, towns devastated: Helene's toll across six US states
Flooding hinders rescue efforts — 2.1m homes lack power and communication issues ongoing.
Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hit
Rescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.
'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings
Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.
Helene death toll climbs to at least 43 with fatalities reported in 5 US states
Storm downgraded to a tropical depression after wreaking havoc in Florida and Carolinas.
Hurricane Helene intensifies: Florida braces for deadly storm surge
'A really unsurvivable scenario is going to play out.'
Opinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council boss
OPINION: Many Aucklanders are still recovering from those events. Some never will.
Severe stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?
Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ cyclone on collision course with Florida coast
Hurricane Helene has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm.
'Disaster': Storm Boris toll rises to 22
High winds and heavy rainfall have hit Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.
Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today
An unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September. Video / Metservice
Typhoon Yagi: At least 24 dead, hundreds injured in Vietnam
The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.
'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hits
Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
Fresh warnings, watches issued as heavy rain, wind and snow hit country
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.
‘The centre of the tornado went over me’: The incredible reality of being a storm chaser
Twisters shows the life of professional storm chasers to be one of almost constant danger.
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.