Auckland region

Heavy Rain Watch

Period: 24hrs from 9am Wednesday (4th Jan) to 9am Thursday (5th Jan)

Area: Auckland including Great Barrier Island

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria, especially in the north and east.

Issued: 8:05pm Tue 3 Jan

Strong Wind Watch

Period: 24hrs from 9am Wednesday, 4th Jan to 9am Thursday, 5th Jan

Area: Auckland including Great Barrier Island

Forecast: Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

Mangawhai region

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Period: 30hrs from 1am Wednesday (4th Jan) to 7am Thursday (5th Jan)

Area: Northland

Forecast: Expect 110 to 160 mm of rain to accumulate, mainly in the north and east, though the eastern hills may see accumulations of 200 to 250 mm. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected from Wednesday night.

Impact: 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

Period: 30hrs from 1am Wednesday (4th Jan) to 7am Thursday (5th Jan)

Area: Northland

Forecast: Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.