Home / Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain watch still in place for BayRotorua Daily Post20 Aug, 2019 07:04 PM2 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMetService Weather National: August 20th-22nd.A heavy rain watch is still in place for the Bay of Plenty this morning.The watch was in place for the region from 11pm last night to 11am today, with periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms expected. In Rotorua, heavy rainfall was expected from 8am with 18mm expected within two hours. Ongoing rain and showers were forecast for both Thursday and Friday in the area.Rainfall was expected to be more spread out in Tauranga this morning, with the highest amount expected between 6am and 8am.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Around 15mm of rainfall was forecast from 8am until about midday.Tomorrow will see a decent amount of rainfall throughout the day and possible hail and thunderstorms. Heavy showers were expected to continue into Friday.FORECAST:AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Rotorua -Today: Morning rain expected. High of 12C, low of 6C.Tomorrow: Showers, chance thunderstorms and hail. High of 13C, low of 7C.Friday: Rain, possibly heavy, easing to showers later. High of 13C, low of 3C.Tauranga -Today: Morning rain, clearing in the afternoon. High of 15C, low of 9CTomorrow: Showers, chance thunderstorms and hail. High of 15C, low of 9CFriday: Rain, possibly heavy, easing to showers later. High of 16C, low of 7C.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesDriver who fled head-on crash that injured family gets home detentionBay of Plenty Times'Incredibly special': Student named on Y25 list for 'commitment to equity'PremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: Why brachytherapy is crucial for prostate cancer treatmentSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
