For those of you travelling to Auckland check the roads before you head off.

Northwest winds may approach severe gale at times. Warning of the possible full closure of the Auckland Harbour Bridge is possible..

This area may be affected by severe thunderstorms bringing wind gusts of more than 110 km/h and localised tornadoes.

Watches for severe thunderstorms have been issued. Note that winds may ease for at time Monday morning but severe gales are again possible from late Monday morning and into the afternoon.