Thunderstorms are expected to batter the Bay of Plenty this afternoon, with chances of surface or flash flooding in the area.
Metservice released a statement today saying heavy rain and hail was expected in many parts of the North Island.
Across the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupō, there was
a moderate risk thunderstorms could become severe producing localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the central North Island today....
Posted by MetService New Zealand on Thursday, 28 November 2019
The conditions were expected to worsen from 1pm this afternoon through to 9pm tonight.
