Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches issued for parts of New Zealand

StuffNZ HeraldRNZFriday 3 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Marlborough, Nelson and the Canterbury High Country on Friday. Additionally, a heavy rain watch has been issued for the Wairoa District for Saturday. Much of the country is expected to experience wet and cool weather through the weekend.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 3 Jan 2025, 11:29am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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  3. RNZRNZ

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