Warkworth Region

Monday 5th - Rain, heavy from late morning until evening. Possible thunderstorms on Great Barrier Island. Northeasterlies becoming strong this morning, gale gusting 100 km/h in exposed places this afternoon, changing fresh southerly this evening.

Heavy Rain Watch from 10am - 7pm today.

Strong Wind Watch from 2pm-7pm today - Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places

Tuesday 6th - Rain easing to isolated showers in the morning and long fine breaks developing. Fresh southeasterlies dying out in the afternoon.

Wednesday 7th - Partly cloudy, with isolated showers possible. Light winds.

Thursday 8th - Partly cloudy. Light winds.

Friday 9th - Showers developing. Easterlies.

Whangarei / Mangawhai Region

Monday 5th - Heavy rain developing this morning, then heavy showers from late afternoon. Possible thunderstorms after midday. Northerlies changing southwesterly tonight.

Heavy Rain Warning from 8am - 4pm

50-70mm of rain to accumulate. Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Strong Wind Watch from 11am-5pm

North to Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

Tuesday 6th - Rain easing to the odd shower and long fine breaks in the morning. Winds turning strong southeast early morning, then dying out in the evening.

Wednesday 7th - Cloudy periods, with the odd shower clearing in the evening. Light winds.

Thursday 8th - Fine. Light winds.

Friday 9th - Showers developing. Easterlies