Why is the Auckland Northland thunderstorm watch trending?
The thunderstorm watch is trending due to severe weather conditions expected in parts of the North Island, including Auckland and Northland, with potential for heavy rain and flooding.
What happened
- Earlier
Thunderstorms caused damage in Auckland and Canterbury, with large hail and flooding reported [2].
- 7 Nov, 06:30 UTC
MetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Far North, which later lapsed [1].
- 9 Nov, 03:30 UTC
Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches are in place for parts of the North Island, including Auckland and Northland [1].
What you need to know
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected in parts of the North Island, including Auckland and Northland.
Heavy rain could cause surface and flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
Driving conditions may be hazardous due to poor visibility and surface flooding.
The exact intensity and duration of the thunderstorms and heavy rain are not yet confirmed.
Background
The severe weather is expected due to warm, moisture-laden air from the subtropics moving across the North Island. This air has been collecting moisture from the ocean and is expected to bring muggy nights and further thunderstorms.
The incoming weather system is separate from the one that caused recent storms in Auckland and Canterbury, which resulted in large hail, flooding, and power outages.
MetService has issued severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches for parts of the North Island, with a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms and localised downpours expected.
Questions people ask
What areas are affected by the thunderstorm watch?
The severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches are in place for parts of the North Island, including Auckland, Northland, Great Barrier Island, Waikato, Waitomo, Taupo, Taranaki, Taumarunui, Tongariro National Park, Bay of Plenty, and the Coromandel Peninsula.
What should I expect from the thunderstorms?
The thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms with localised downpours, which could cause surface and flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
When will the thunderstorm watch be in effect?
The severe thunderstorm watch for Northland is in place until 9pm on Monday. The watch for Auckland and Great Barrier Island is in place from 11am until 9pm on Monday. Heavy rain watches are in place from early Tuesday morning until early Wednesday morning in most regions, with Northland's watch starting earlier from 9pm on Monday and ending at 10pm on Tuesday.
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