ANOTHER WEEK – ANOTHER HEAVY RAIN WATCH FOR THE COROMANDEL

Written by 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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