Severe weather warning for Hawkes Bay + Gisborne
MetService has issued a weather warning for the region. Heavy rain is expected for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay during Monday and Tuesday.
A deepening subtropical low is moving south toward the North Island. This low is forecast to move forecast to move onto the North Island during Monday and Tuesday accompanied by heavy rain and easterly gales, and then slowly move away to the southeast on Wednesday.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Please plan your travel carefully and drive to the conditions.
Area: Gisborne
Valid: 24 hours from Monday, 3pm to Tuesday, 3pm.
Forecast: Expect 150 to 220mm to accumulate, especially about the ranges. Peak intensities 15 to 25mm per hour, especially in possible thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Area: Hawkes Bay
Valid: 21 hours from Monday, 9pm to Tuesday, 6pm.
Forecast: Expect 140 to 200mm to accumulate, especially about the ranges. Peak intensities 15 to 25mm per hour.
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