MetService lifts 'severe thunderstorm warning' for Hawke's Bay

A severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay was lifted at 6pm. Photo / MetService

A thunderstorm warning for parts of Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay was lifted after initial concern that the weather was set to deteriorate quickly.

MetService issued the warning about 5.30pm, with severe thunderstorms detected on radar at Tikokino, Maraekakaho and Gwavas shortly after 5pm.

However, the warning was lifted at 6pm.