Severe thunderstorms and high winds forecast for upper North Island

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 5:30pm

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A low-pressure system from the Tasman Sea is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 110km/h to the upper North Island. Red severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for the Far North and Kaipara, with the possibility of tornadoes and marble-sized hail.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 6:22am

   Weather: Rain, thunderstorms, 100km/h winds forecast for Northland, Auckland (opens in new tab)

   • Thunderstorms, 100km/h gusts, possible marble-sized hail to hit Auckland at rush hour (opens in new tab) Thu 29 May 2025, 12:57pm
2. StuffThu 29 May 2025, 9:56am

   Severe gales, thunderstorms for parts of the North Island (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 29 May 2025, 11:31am

   110km/h wind gusts possible in parts of North Island (opens in new tab)

   • Severe thunderstorm warning for Far North, tornados possible (opens in new tab) Thu 29 May 2025, 11:31am
4. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 5:30pm

   'Scary' hail storm hits Cambridge, severe thunderstorm warning for upper North Island (opens in new tab)