Severe thunder storms could hit Hawke's Bay this afternoon. Photo / File
Metservice has issued a severe weather watch for Hawke's Bay, with thunderstorms predicted for much of the central and northern North Island.
Metservice issued a warning, saying people should take shelter if they saw severe weather approaching.
They said there was a moderate risk that some thunderstorms across the
North Island could become severe, with localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/hr and large hail 20 to 25mm in diameter.
Hastings District Council issued a warning about the weather on their Facebook Page.
"MetService New Zealand has issued a thunderstorm watch for Hawke's Bay, expecting us to be hit late afternoon, early evening."
