The warning is valid from 7am to 7pm. Photo / NZME
MetService has issued a renewed severe weather warning for the Bay of Plenty.
In a statement issued late on Saturday, it said heavy rain and severe gales were forecast for many parts of central and northern New Zealand.
A large and complex low-pressure system and associated fronts are forecast to
bring periods of heavy rain and severe gales. Heavy rain warnings and watches, and strong wind watches are in force for many places.
MetService initially issued a warning for ranges of the Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki and inland Gisborne ranges yesterday but the rain eased and the warning was lifted.
It issued a new heavy rain watch for the area that evening.
