Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Far North and Whangārei

Friday 14 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 14 Aug, 6:55am

In this story MetService

MetService has lifted severe thunderstorm warnings for the Far North and Whangārei after radar detected storms offshore earlier this morning. Heavy rain has caused a road closure in the Coromandel, while a heavy rain warning remains in place for Tairāwhiti until Friday evening.

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6:34am

1. NZ HeraldFri 14 Aug, 6:34am

   Urgent severe thunderstorm warning for Far North, Whangārei as East Coast under heavy rain warning (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 14 Aug, 6:51am

   Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Far North, Whangārei (opens in new tab)

   • Heavy deluges hit Coromandel and Far North, warning remains for Tairāwhiti (opens in new tab) Fri 14 Aug, 6:51am
3. StuffFri 14 Aug, 6:55am

   Gisborne urged to prepare for possible flooding, slips (opens in new tab)