A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for Taihape.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop on Monday afternoon in Taihape, and there is a risk that one or two of them may become severe, producing localised downpours with
intensities of 25 to 40mm per hour, MetService says.
The watch is in place until 10pm Monday.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
Driving conditions will also be hazardous, with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.