Warkworth / Rodney Region

Friday 11th July - Rain, heavy at times with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible from afternoon, easing late evening. Northerlies, gale gusting 100 km/h in exposed places for a time this afternoon and evening.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Period: 16hrs from 6am - 10pm Fri, 11 Jul

Area: Northland and Auckland apart from Great Barrier Island

Forecast: Expect 80 to 100 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Friday afternoon and evening. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously. Preparedness advice.

Strong Wind Watch

Period: 7hrs from 2pm - 9pm Fri, 11 Jul

Area: Northland and Auckland

Forecast: Northerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Saturday 12th July - Mainly fine, isolated showers clearing in the afternoon. Westerlies, turning northerly at night.

Sunday 13th July - Cloudy, with rain in the afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly.

Mangawhai / Northland Region

Friday 11th July - Rain with heavy falls, easing this evening. Thunderstorms with localised downpours possible from afternoon. Northeasterlies, gale in exposed places gusting 100 km/h from afternoon.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Period: 16hrs from 6am - 10pm Fri, 11 Jul

Area: Northland and Auckland apart from Great Barrier Island

Forecast: Expect 80 to 100 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Friday afternoon and evening. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously. Preparedness advice.

Strong Wind Watch

Period: 7hrs from 2pm - 9pm Fri, 11 Jul

Area: Northland and Auckland

Forecast: Northerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Saturday 12th July - Mainly fine, isolated showers clearing in the afternoon. Westerlies, turning northerly at night.

Sunday 13th July - Mostly cloudy, with showers in the morning. Northerlies, turning westerly.