Torrential rain and thunderstorms across Auckland
The severe weather is causing hazardous conditions across Auckland with torrential rain and surface flooding, thunderstorms, and gusts of 90 km/h in exposed areas.
Emergency services are assisting with incidents including vehicle collisions, a submerged car in Northcote and a collapsed roof at Point Chevalier Countdown.
Orewa College and Red Beach School have closed for the day and moved towards online learning due to the heavy weather in north Auckland causing a health and safety issue.
More than 4000 lighting strikes have been recorded in Auckland and lower Northland from 7am to 8am, and more than 700 in five minutes.
Police are urging motorists to take care when driving, slow down and drive to the conditions looking out for potential hazards until conditions ease.
Stay up to date with the forecast on the MetService Website.
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