Warnings nationwide as wild weather hits New Zealand - 3rd Oct 2011
Motorists nationwide are being advised to take care as bad weather grips the countryMetService has advised that a strong moist northerly flow will affect northern and central New Zealand through to Tuesday and heavy rain has already been causing problems in Nelson.As a result police and councils have issued a raft of warnings.
Thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain and the risk of a tornado have been forecast for Auckland and Auckland Transport is warning motorists to take care when travelling especially as winds are expected to reach 110km/h at times tonight.
There is a thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty, Coromandel Peninsula, Taranaki, Taumarunui, Waikato and Waitomo.
The MetService weather radar has detected severe thunderstorms near North Taranaki.
Residents in New Plymouth, Waitara, Bell Block, Motunui, Lepperton, Stratford, Inglewood, Midhirst, Tarata and Egmont Village are being warned to prepare for thunderstorms accompanied by very heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes. Read More
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