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📢 Severe Thunderstorm Warning
🕒 04:45, 03 Dec
📍 Stratford,Waitomo,Ruapehu,New Plymouth
📄 At 04:30 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near MOKAU, AWAKINO, OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT and TONGAPORUTU.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast, and are ex...
🕒 04:45, 03 Dec
📍 Stratford,Waitomo,Ruapehu,New Plymouth
📄 At 04:30 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near MOKAU, AWAKINO, OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT and TONGAPORUTU.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast, and are ex...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Warning
🕒 04:05, 03 Dec
📍 Stratford,New Plymouth
📄 At 03:52 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near URENUI, OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT and MOTUNUI.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southsoutheast, and are expected to lie near UREN...
🕒 04:05, 03 Dec
📍 Stratford,New Plymouth
📄 At 03:52 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near URENUI, OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT and MOTUNUI.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southsoutheast, and are expected to lie near UREN...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Warning
🕒 04:05, 03 Dec
📍 Stratford,New Plymouth
📄 At 03:52 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near URENUI, OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT and MOTUNUI.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southsoutheast, and are expected to lie near UREN...
🕒 04:05, 03 Dec
📍 Stratford,New Plymouth
📄 At 03:52 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near URENUI, OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT and MOTUNUI.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southsoutheast, and are expected to lie near UREN...
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Northland
📄 Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria, and possibly exceed them in downpours. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Northland
📄 Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria, and possibly exceed them in downpours. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Central North Island areas of Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and inland Whanganui
📄 Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria or possibly exceed them in downpours. Note, heavy...
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Central North Island areas of Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and inland Whanganui
📄 Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria or possibly exceed them in downpours. Note, heavy...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Auckland, Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula
📄 Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria, and possibly exceed them in downpours. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Auckland, Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula
📄 Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria, and possibly exceed them in downpours. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Bay of Plenty including Rotorua, also Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria and inland ranges
📄 Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain, with highest accumulations expected east of Opotiki. Peak intensities 15 to 25 mm/h, but possibly 25 to 40 mm/h in localised...
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Bay of Plenty including Rotorua, also Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria and inland ranges
📄 Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain, with highest accumulations expected east of Opotiki. Peak intensities 15 to 25 mm/h, but possibly 25 to 40 mm/h in localised...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible until Wednesday evening. Note, northerly rain through to Wednesday evening, followed by southerly rain overnight Wednesday. Chance of upgrading t...
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible until Wednesday evening. Note, northerly rain through to Wednesday evening, followed by southerly rain overnight Wednesday. Chance of upgrading t...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Horowhenua to Wellington
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Horowhenua to Wellington
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Wairarapa
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Wairarapa
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
📄 Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
📄 Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Wairarapa
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, especially about southern and eastern araes,. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Wairarapa
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, especially about southern and eastern araes,. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Eastern Wellington
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Eastern Wellington
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Eastern Wellington
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Eastern Wellington
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Eastern areas of the Tararua District and Hawke's Bay about and south of Cape Kidnappers
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 20:58, 02 Dec
📍 Eastern areas of the Tararua District and Hawke's Bay about and south of Cape Kidnappers
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Warning
🕒 16:47, 02 Dec
📍 South Waikato,Waipa,Taupo,Otorohanga
📄 At 04:37 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near ARAPUNI, MAUNGATAUTARI, AROHENA and PANETAPU.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast, and are expected to lie near ...
🕒 16:47, 02 Dec
📍 South Waikato,Waipa,Taupo,Otorohanga
📄 At 04:37 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near ARAPUNI, MAUNGATAUTARI, AROHENA and PANETAPU.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast, and are expected to lie near ...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 3:52 AM
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Watch
🕒 16:11, 02 Dec
📍 Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo
📄 Conditions are favourable for the development of Severe Thunderstorms producing torrential rain and hail in Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo and Rotorua west of the city until this evening.
...
🕒 16:11, 02 Dec
📍 Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo
📄 Conditions are favourable for the development of Severe Thunderstorms producing torrential rain and hail in Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo and Rotorua west of the city until this evening.
...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Watch
🕒 16:10, 02 Dec
📍 Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo,Hawkes Bay,Taihape
📄 Conditions are favourable for the development of Severe Thunderstorms producing torrential rain and hail in Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo and Rotorua west of the city un...
🕒 16:10, 02 Dec
📍 Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo,Hawkes Bay,Taihape
📄 Conditions are favourable for the development of Severe Thunderstorms producing torrential rain and hail in Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo and Rotorua west of the city un...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Watch
🕒 16:10, 02 Dec
📍 Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo,Hawkes Bay,Taihape
📄 Conditions are favourable for the development of Severe Thunderstorms producing torrential rain and hail in Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo and Rotorua west of the city un...
🕒 16:10, 02 Dec
📍 Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo,Hawkes Bay,Taihape
📄 Conditions are favourable for the development of Severe Thunderstorms producing torrential rain and hail in Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo and Rotorua west of the city un...
📢 Severe Thunderstorm Warning
🕒 15:52, 02 Dec
📍 South Waikato,Waikato,Hamilton City,Waipa,Otorohanga
📄 At 03:45 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near HAMILTON, WHATAWHATA, NGAHINAPOURI, TE KOWHAI and TEMPLE VIEW.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southea...
🕒 15:52, 02 Dec
📍 South Waikato,Waikato,Hamilton City,Waipa,Otorohanga
📄 At 03:45 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near HAMILTON, WHATAWHATA, NGAHINAPOURI, TE KOWHAI and TEMPLE VIEW.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southea...
Metservice Alert
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December 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Note, another period of heavy rain is possible Thursday evening. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Note, another period of heavy rain is possible Thursday evening. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Central North Island areas of Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupo, including Tongariro National Park
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Central North Island areas of Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupo, including Tongariro National Park
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Central North Island areas of Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupo, including Tongariro National Park
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Central North Island areas of Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupo, including Tongariro National Park
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Auckland, and Waikato north and east of Huntly
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Auckland, and Waikato north and east of Huntly
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Auckland, and Waikato north and east of Huntly
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Auckland, and Waikato north and east of Huntly
📄 Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
📢 Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Bay of Plenty including Rotorua
📄 Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain. Peak intensities 15 to 25 mm/h, but possibly 25 to 40 mm/h in localised areas. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips,...
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Bay of Plenty including Rotorua
📄 Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain. Peak intensities 15 to 25 mm/h, but possibly 25 to 40 mm/h in localised areas. Thunderstorms and downpours possible. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips,...
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Taranaki
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Wellington and the Kapiti Coast
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Wellington and the Kapiti Coast
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Wellington and the Kapiti Coast
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Wellington and the Kapiti Coast
📄 Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
📄 Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
📄 Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Metservice Alert
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📢 Strong Wind Watch
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
📄 Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
🕒 09:53, 02 Dec
📍 Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
📄 Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.