Metservice Weather Warnings
A front associated with the low brings brief heavy rain to northern parts of the country with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible.
Meanwhile a front moves quickly up the South Island on Thursday and severe gales are possible for parts of central New Zealand.
Much colder conditions are expected for the South Island on Thursday with heavy snow for higher elevations, particularly for north Canterbury and Marlborough.
There remains high uncertainty in the forecast from Thursday and Watches and Warnings are likely to be added or upgraded.
Please stay up to date with the latest forecast.
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Coromandel Peninsula
Period: 12hrs from 8am - 8pm Wed, 24 Jun
Forecast: Expect 70 to 100 mm of rain.
Peaks rates of 25 to 40 mm/h likely in localised downpours, with thunderstorms also possible.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain.
Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Preparedness advice.
Area: Bay of Plenty west of Kawerau
Period: 13hrs from 2pm Wed, 24 Jun - 3am Thu, 25 Jun
Forecast: Expect 70 to 120 mm of rain.
Peaks rates of 25 to 40 mm/h likely in localised downpours, with thunderstorms also possible.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain.
Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Preparedness advice.
Issued: 8:33pm Tue, 23 Jun
Next update: 10am Wed, 24 Jun
Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.