Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches issued for South and North Island

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 11:49am

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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Nelson, Marlborough, and eastern Tasman until Tuesday night, with small tornadoes possible. Additionally, a heavy rain watch has been placed for the Wairoa District starting Tuesday evening, with potential hail expected in parts of Hawke's Bay.

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1. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 10:49am

   Small tornadoes possible amid severe thunderstorm watch in South Island (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Mar 2025, 11:49am

   Heavy rain watch for Wairoa, hail possible as thunderstorms head for Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)