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    Home > Weather > Severe Weather

    NZ Severe Weather Warnings



    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Northland issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Northland
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 6:00am Friday
    Expect 60 to 90 mm of rain, but possibly up to 120 mm in localised areas, especially in downpours and possible thunderstorms. Peaks rates of 25 to 40 mm/h.
    Note, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in force for the region.
    Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Taranaki issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Taranaki Mounga
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 3:00am Friday
    Expect a further 100 to 150 mm of rain, with downpours possible. Peak rates of 20 to 40 mm/h.
    Note, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in force.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Bay Of Plenty issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Bay of Plenty east of Maketu, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 6:00pm Friday
    Expect 100 to 140 mm of rain, mainly about the ranges. Downpours possible. Peak rates of 20 to 40 mm/h.
    Note, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in force.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Rotorua issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Bay of Plenty east of Maketu, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 6:00pm Friday
    Expect 100 to 140 mm of rain, mainly about the ranges. Downpours possible. Peak rates of 20 to 40 mm/h.
    Note, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in force.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Gisborne issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Bay of Plenty east of Maketu, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Ruatoria
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 6:00pm Friday
    Expect 100 to 140 mm of rain, mainly about the ranges. Downpours possible. Peak rates of 20 to 40 mm/h.
    Note, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in force.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Taumarunui issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Tongariro National Park
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 8:00am Friday
    Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain, with possible downpours. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Taupo issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Tongariro National Park
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 8:00am Friday
    Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain, with possible downpours. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Taihape issued at 9:30am Friday, 9th May 2025
    Area: Tongariro National Park
    Valid: 9:00pm Thursday to 8:00am Friday
    Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain, with possible downpours. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.


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