{SWW Event 2017/11.1}
NOT TO BE BROADCAST AFTER 09:00pm Tuesday 07-Mar-2017
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING.
ISSUED BY MetService AT 9:31am 07-Mar-2017
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST IN: Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay
Of Plenty, Rotorua
HEAVY RAIN FOR THE CENTRAL AND UPPER NORTH ISLAND.
A low and associated fronts over the Tasman Sea are moving southeastwards, and will bring rain to much of the North Island. The heaviest falls are likely to be in Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty, and a Heavy Rain Warning is now in place for these areas. Up to 150mm of rain could accumulate in a relatively brief period, with localised thundery downpours.
Please note, that a Watch is in force for significant heavy rain for Northland, Auckland, Waitomo, Taranaki, Taumarunui, Taupo, Gisborne and northern Hawkes
Bay. The initial burst of rain should ease during Wednesday, but further rain is expected during Thursday and Friday. Rainfall of this intensity can produce flash flooding and cause rivers and streams to rise rapidly. It can also lead to adverse conditions for motorists.
People in the North Island are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings.
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FOLLOWS.
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING
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AREA/S AFFECTED: WAIKATO
FORECAST:
Rain is forecast to become heavy this evening. In the 12 hours from
6pm today till 6am Wednesday, expect 80 to 120mm of rain to
accumulate. Peak intensities of 25-40mm overnight.
NEXT SEVERE WEATHER WARNING WILL BE ISSUED AT OR BEFORE
9:00pm Tuesday 07-Mar-2017