Weather: Thunderstorms and downpours set to continue but clear weather on way

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Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible across the North Island today. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorm watches have been in place for Auckland since yesterday and…

Multiple red severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued, with torrential rain, flash flooding and hail expected in parts of the North Island.

One of the new warnings issued is in effect for South Waikato, Waikato, Matamata Piako, Western Bay of Plenty, Waipā and Rotorua until 4.22pm.

A second red severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Waikato, Hauraki and Franklin until 4.52pm.

Residents were urged by the National Emergency Management Agency to take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows.

If outdoors, people are advised to avoid sheltering under trees and to get back to land if they are on the water.

“Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas and make driving conditions extremely hazardous,” MetService said.

The forecaster warned that hail could cause damage to crops, orchards and vines.

Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki and the ranges of Gisborne/Tairāwhiti north of Tokomaru Bay are under a heavy rain warning until 5pm.

MetService said a further 55-75mm of rain could fall with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible.

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