Severe thunderstorm warning for Kaipara, Whangārei and Far North
Severe thunderstorms are expected.
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MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms for Kaipara, Whangārei and Far North.
The thunderstorms are expected at 6.22pm and 6.52pm and are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
"Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous," MetService warned.
A heavy rain watch is in force for Northland until 5am Tuesday, and a severe thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo, Taranaki until 6am Tuesday.
Meanwhile, in Nelson
flash flooding
has caused manhole covers to erupt, as locals watched cows being washed down rivers.
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