
Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
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Metservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
"We can expect periods of subtropical rainfall coming in."
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Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
Those hoping to attend the T20 match at Eden Park on Sunday should pack a raincoat.
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Wind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
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Forecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.