ANOTHER WEEK – ANOTHER HEAVY RAIN WATCH FOR THE COROMANDEL
Written by John Grant on September 22, 2021
SEVERE WEATHER WATCH
Issued by MetService at 10:03 am Wednesday 22-Sep-2021
Heavy rain and possible severe gales for parts of central and northern New Zealand.
A deepening low lies slow moving over the Tasman Sea directing a moist north to northeast flow over central and northern New Zealand.
An associated front is forecast to move across central and northern areas from the west tonight and then move away to the east later on Thursday. This front is preceded by a period of heavy rain and strong to gale force northeast winds, with Watches and Warnings in force for many parts of central and northern New Zealand.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made, or further areas are added.
HEAVY RAIN WATCH
Area: Auckland including Great Barrier Island
Valid: 7 hours from 2:00 am to 9:00 am Thursday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain. Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/h possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Area: Coromandel Peninsula
Valid: 8 hours from 3:00 am to 11:00 am Thursday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain. Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/h possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Area: Waikato
Valid: 7 hours from 4:00 am to 11:00 am Thursday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts may approach short-duration warning criteria.
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