Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across the upper North Island

Monday 20 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 21 Jan 2025, 7:57am

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A subtropical low is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gale-force winds to the upper North Island. Authorities have warned Aucklanders to secure outdoor furniture and prepare for potential harbour bridge lane closures. Northland is also under an orange heavy-rain warning as the system moves south.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 20 Jan 2025, 5:51pm

   Weather: Warnings in Auckland, Northland as thunderstorms, downpours bear down on North Island (opens in new tab)

   • Weather: North Island faces heavy rain, thunderstorms as subtropical low moves in (opens in new tab) Tue 21 Jan 2025, 5:00am
2. RNZTue 21 Jan 2025, 7:57am

   Aucklanders told to prepare for heavy rain and wind as wild weather arrives (opens in new tab)