![]() ![]() “If your life is in danger, call 111 immediately. “If you’re unable to stay where you are, or can’t shelter with whānau or friends, we strongly encourage people to check the AEM website and social media channels to see whether civil defence centres have been stood up,” she says. “In the event that people need to evacuate their homes, we are prepared to open shelters and civil defence centres in areas where they might be needed. Read more about MetService watches and warnings here.Īuckland Emergency Management Duty Controller Parul Sood says as this weather system moves towards the region, Aucklanders should remain vigilant and have an emergency plan in place if they need to evacuate, especially those people who live in isolated areas, or areas prone to flooding. If any tornadoes occur, they will only affect very localised areas. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe, producing localised torrential rain in excess of 40 mm/h and a slight chance of a damaging tornado. Severe Thunderstorm WATCH – early afternoon to 10pm TuesdayĪn active front is expected to bring thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. ![]() Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Intensities of 10 to 15mm per hour, but thunderstorms and downpours of 40mm per hour or more are possible in localised areas. Around 50 to 70mm is expected, but possibly more in localised areas. Periods of heavy rain, with squally thunderstorms possible. Orange Heavy Rain WARNING – mid-morning to midnight Tuesday ![]() “Visit today make a plan for your family.” “This includes knowing what you might do if your property or the area you live in is vulnerable to flooding, where you might go if you need to evacuate and what you need to take with you. “Now is the time to make sure your bad weather plan is up to date,” says Cr Stewart. The Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place between 9am and midnight on Tuesday and the Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers early afternoon to 10pm of the same period.Īn active front is set to move across Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier, on Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong northeast winds.Īuckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Committee Chair, Cr Sharon Stewart, says Aucklanders should take advantage of the advanced warning of the bad weather ahead and plan accordingly. MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island for Tuesday 9 May. While there is no wind watch in place, strong winds are expected as part of the thunderstorms, and conditions may generate localised tornados. Times have been adjusted and forecasters advise that the unpredictable nature of the event will make it difficult to anticipate where and when heavy downpours will occur. MetService has advised that the weather system covered by the Orange Heavy Rain Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Watch is already affecting Auckland. Updated 9.45am, Tuesday 9 May | Adjustment of warning and watch times ![]()
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