Severe weather watches issued for upper North Island on Friday

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 1:57pm

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MetService has issued several weather watches for Friday as a low pressure system moves across the upper North Island. The system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 80km/h, particularly during the morning commute.

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1. StuffThu 11 Sep 2025, 11:46am

   Heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms forecast for upper North Island on Friday (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 11 Sep 2025, 12:50pm

   Heavy rain, blustery winds in store for upper North Island (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 11 Sep 2025, 1:57pm

   Auckland commuters warned as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Friday morning (opens in new tab)