Weather: Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms for large parts of the country

RNZ News

a day ago

There is a moderate risk of a few thunderstorms in the eastern Bay of Plenty ranges until mid-morning.
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MetService
Much of New Zealand can expect heavy rain on Thursday morning, while there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms for some regions.
MetService said an unstable northwest flow is moving across the North Island, with western Northland to Taranaki at moderate risk of thunderstorms, extending inland to western Taupō and northern Taumarunui and far western Tasman and Buller districts.
There is also a moderate risk of a few thunderstorms in the eastern Bay of Plenty ranges until mid-morning.
Thunderstorms will bring brief heavy rain of 5-20mm/h and small hail for Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taranaki, southern Manawatū, Horowhenua and Kāpiti Thursday afternoon.
MetService also issued a heavy rain watch for North Otago from 6am this morning until 5pm.
Meanwhile, there is a road snowfall warning in place for Porters Pass - State Highway 73 from 10pm tonight until 6am Friday. There is also a road snowfall warning in place for Crown Range Road until 9am Thursday.
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