MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch from 6pm until midnight for Northland as an unstable northwest airflow lies over the north, bringing possible thunderstorms and rain.
The warning also covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty with watches ending at varying times.
Severe Weather Update ⚠
— MetService (@MetService) June 15, 2024
Rain spreads quickly southeast over the North Island from this evening 🌧
There’s a moderate risk of thunderstorms localised downpours for northern and eastern areas ⛈
Conditions ease overnight in the north as the rain moves to affect central areas 🌧 pic.twitter.com/WjHLJW8lzF
There is moderate risk of thunderstorms for Northland with the chance of localised downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour.
Rainfall of this intensity may cause surface or flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys.