Weather: Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury

By RNZ

MetService has issued a new severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.

Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts can expect the storms to bring very heavy rain and hail.

The storms are expected to hit Amberley, Rangiora, Ashley Forest, Sefton and Hanmer Springs around 5.20pm.

🛑⛈ Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued in Hurunui and Waimakariri

⚠ These severe thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain and hail

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— MetService (@MetService) January 26, 2025

National Emergency Management Agency advice is to take shelter, preferably indoors but away from windows, secure loose objects, and move cars away from trees.

Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and Canterbury High Country until 7pm.

MetService said heavy showers and thunderstorms could develop, with a strong southerly change.

- RNZ

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