Period: 19hrs from 8pm Tue, 14 Dec – 3pm Wed, 15 Dec
Area: Bay of Plenty
Forecast: Expect a further 70 to 100 mm of rain, but 150 to 180mm about inland areas east of Whakatane, on top of what has already fallen. Peak intensities of 20 to 30 mm/h in the east Wednesday morning.
Impact: Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Issued: 8:23pm Tue 14 Dec
Next update: 10:00am Wed 15 Dec
Heavy Rain Warning – Orange
Period:
18hrs from 8pm Tue, 14 Dec – 2pm Wed, 15 Dec
Area:
Bay of Plenty
Forecast:
Impact:
Issued: 9:54am Tue 14 DecNext update: 9:00pm Tue 14 Dec
Area: Bay of Plenty 12/12/2021
Valid: 20 hours from 1:00 pm Sunday to 9:00 am Monday
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain with localised downpours possible, especially in the eastern ranges. There are considerable differences with the heaviest rain over the central North Island, and forecasters will monitor this system.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Issued by MetService at 8:15 pm Tuesday 20-Apr-2021
Heavy rain affecting some North Island areas
A low over the north Tasman Sea should move across the North Island during Wednesday morning. Fronts associated with the low are bringing heavy rain to several regions, with some localised downpours and possible thunderstorms.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings.
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING – ORANGE
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Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua
Valid: 14 hours from 8:00 pm Tuesday to 10:00 am Wednesday
Forecast: Expect 80 to 120mm of rain to accumulate, especially about the ranges.Peak intensities may reach 20 to 30mm per hour, or possibly more, during Wednesday morning. Thunderstorms possible.
An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00 am Wednesday
21-Apr-2021
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Heavy Rain Warning
AREA: BAY OF PLENTY, INCLUDING ROTORUA
Starts: 9:00pm Tue 20 Apr
Ends: 1:00pm Wed 21 Apr
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Issued at: 8:18pm Mon 19 Apr
Next update: 10:00am Tue 20 Apr
Severe Weather Warnings & Watches
Issued at 10:13am Monday 19 Apr 2021
Low bringing a period of heavy rain to North Island areas
A low over the north Tasman Sea is expected to move across the North Island during Wednesday. The low is expected to bring a period of heavy rain to several regions of the North Island. However, there is some uncertainty in the track of the low and the expected rainfall accumulations in several areas.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings as the low approaches New Zealand.
Heavy Rain Warning
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua
Valid: 15 hours from 9:00pm Tuesday to 12:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Expect 80 to 120mm of rain to accumulate, especially about the ranges. Intensities may reach 20 to 25mm per hour during Wednesday morning.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Issued by MetService at 8:21 pm Monday 15-Feb-2021
Heavy rain and gale force winds for parts of the North Island
A subtropical low continues to move southwards over the upper North Island,accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds. Watches and Warnings remain in place for many areas.
People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and Warnings.
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING – ORANGE
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Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane
Valid: 13 hours from 8:00 pm Monday to 9:00 am Tuesday
Forecast: Further periods of heavy rain. Expect another 50 to 70mm of rain to accumulate. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/h.
Area: Gisborne and Hawkes Bay
Valid: 27 hours from 8:00 pm Monday to 11:00 pm Tuesday
Forecast: Further periods of heavy rain. Expect another 100 to 160mm of rain,the largest accumulations about the ranges. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/h,especially late Tuesday morning.
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STRONG WIND WARNING – ORANGE
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Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: Taranaki
Valid: 23 hours from 4:00 am Tuesday to 3:00 am Wednesday
Forecast: Southerly gales are forecast to be severe at times, with gusts reaching 120 km/h in exposed places. Please note that the strongest winds are expected to affect areas about and north of Mt Taranaki.
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WARNINGS NO LONGER IN FORCE
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Heavy rain warning lifted for: Coromandel Peninsula: Rain has eased.
While a brief burst of rain is forecast overnight, it is not expected to meet warning criteria.
The warning has been lifted.
An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00 am Tuesday
16-Feb-2021
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Issued by MetService at 9:04 pm Sunday 14-Feb-2021
Heavy rain and gale force winds for the upper North Island
A subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island on Monday,then moves slowly eastwards during Tuesday. The low pressure system is expected to bring rain and strong winds to the North Island.
Warnings and Watches are in place from Northland to northern Gisborne.
People are advised to stay up to date with the latest Warnings and Watches.
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING – ORANGE
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Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Northland, especially the eastern hills
Valid: 14 hours from 9:00 pm Sunday to 11:00 am Monday
Forecast: Expect 70 to 100mm of rain to accumulate during this period.
Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/hr.
Please note, that further rain is likely from Monday evening to early Tuesday morning.
Area: Coromandel Peninsula
Valid: 13 hours from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday
Forecast: Expect 70 to 110mm of rain to accumulate. Peak rates of 10 to 15mm/h,but 25mm/hr in possible thunderstorms during Monday afternoon and early evening.
Area: Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane
Valid: 24 hours from 11:00 am Monday to 11:00 am Tuesday
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Expect 100 to 130mm of rain to accumulate. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/h, especially on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.Thunderstorms also possible from Monday evening.
Change note: Upgraded to an Orange warning.
An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00 am Monday
15-Feb-2021
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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Issued by MetService at 9:17 am Wednesday 19-Aug-2020
Rain and strong winds for many places
A front is forecast to move east across New Zealand today, with a low deepening near East Cape this evening before moving away to the southeast. The front is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to many places and Heavy Rain Watches and Warning are in force.
Additionally, strong to gale northeast flow preceding this front is expected to affects parts of the upper North Island while strong to gale force winds are expected around the deepening low near East Cape and Wind Watches related to these are also in force.
People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts in case further areas are added, or Watches are upgraded to Warnings.
Area: Bay of Plenty west of Kawerau
Valid: 13 hours from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Wednesday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm of rain to accumulate. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm per hour.
Change note: Upgraded to an Orange Warning.
Heavy Rain Warning
AREA: BAY OF PLENTY WEST OF TE PUKE, INCLUDING THE KAIMAI RANGE
Starts: 3:00am 25 June
Ends: 9:00pm 25 June
Periods of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms. Expect 70 to 100mm to accumulate, but 120 to 150mm about the ranges. Peak intensities 20 to 35mm/h in thunderstorms. Note, further rain or showers are likely on Friday.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Issued at: 9:16am Wed, 24 Jun 20
Valid to: 9:00pm Wed, 24 Jun 20
Strong Wind Watch
AREA: COROMANDEL PENINSULA, ALSO WAIKATO AND BAY OF PLENTY NORTH OF ROTORUA TO TE AWAMUTU
Starts: 10:00pm 24 June
Ends: 2:00pm 25 June
Easterlies are expected to rise to gale in exposed places, possibly reaching severe gale at times.
Issued at: 9:16am Wed, 24 Jun 20
Valid to: 9:00pm Wed, 24 Jun 2
Heavy Rain Warning
AREA: BAY OF PLENTY WEST OF TE PUKE, INCLUDING THE KAIMAI RANGE
Starts: 3:00am 25 June
Ends: 9:00pm 25 June
Periods of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms. Expect 70 to 100mm to accumulate, but 120 to 150mm about the ranges. Peak intensities 20 to 35mm/h in thunderstorms. Note, further rain or showers are likely on Friday.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Issued at: 9:16am Wed, 24 Jun 20
Valid to: 9:00pm Wed, 24 Jun 20
Strong Wind Watch
AREA: COROMANDEL PENINSULA, ALSO WAIKATO AND BAY OF PLENTY NORTH OF ROTORUA TO TE AWAMUTU
Starts: 10:00pm 24 June
Ends: 2:00pm 25 June
Easterlies are expected to rise to gale in exposed places, possibly reaching severe gale at times.
Issued at: 9:16am Wed, 24 Jun 20
Valid to: 9:00pm Wed, 24 Jun 20
Heavy Rain Warning
AREA: BAY OF PLENTY MAINLY EAST OF WHAKATANE, ROTORUA, AND THE RANGES OF GISBORNE
Starts: 6:00pm 18 June
Ends: 1:00am 20 June
Expect 130 to 180 mm of rain. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Issued at: 9:17am Thu, 18 Jun 20
Valid to: 9:00pm Thu, 18 Jun 20