Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to keep drenching much of the North Island today, Tuesday 10 November 2026. Weather watches and warnings are in place across the island.
MetService is keeping an eye on a low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea. These systems often bring wet weather, and this one is pulling warm, damp air down from the tropics.
People in the upper North Island have already had heavy downpours and thunderstorms over the past few days.
Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for Northland until 10pm tonight, and for Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula from 3pm until midnight. A watch means severe weather could happen, so it’s a good time to get prepared.
Weather warnings cover Northland until 10pm tonight, and Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 1am Wednesday. Warnings are also in place for Waikato, Waitomo, Taupō, Taranaki, Taumarunui and Tongariro National Park until 1am, the Coromandel Peninsula until 4am, and the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne until 6am Wednesday.
MetService said the rain could cause flooding, especially in low-lying areas, streams, rivers and narrow valleys, and could also cause slips. It warned that “driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain”.
If you live in one of these areas, stay well away from flooded streams and rivers, and check the MetService website for the latest updates.
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