Source: Radio New Zealand
The thunderstorms were also expected to be accompanied by heavy rain. MetService
A torrential downpour has literally rained on the Auckland’s parade, as MetService issued a raft of alerts, including a severe thunderstorm warning for the region.
As thousands headed home from the annual Santa Parade in Queen Street, they had to dodge a downpour that may have even greater implications around the city.
The thunderstorm warning applied to Auckland City, Kaipara, Waikato, Hauraki, Waitakere, Franklin, Rodney, Gulf and Albany, and was expected to settle in between 4.30-5pm, MetService said.
The thuderstorms were also expected to be accompanied by heavy rain.
“Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous,” MetService warned.
Weather data from MetService. MetService
Parts of the lower South Island were also due some rain and strong winds.
A heavy rain watch was in place for areas in Tasman, Canterbury, Otago, Southland and Fiordland from earlier on Sunday and into the evening.
A strong wind watch was also in place for Wellington, parts of Canterbury and areas of Southland into the evening, and in some areas, into the early hours of Monday morning.
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