Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep across the North Island
Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story MetService
An active low pressure system has brought thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds to the North Island. More than 3500 lightning strikes were recorded, and a tornado was reported in Manawatū, where a caravan was knocked over. MetService has issued various watches and warnings for several regions.
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