Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland and Northland

Saturday 8 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 8 Nov 2025, 9:00pm

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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland and Northland, warning of potential marble-sized hail and flooding. The conditions, expected to include heavy showers and downpours, could lead to flash flooding or slips. Some warnings for the region have since been lifted.

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1. StuffSat 8 Nov 2025, 9:09am

   Severe thunderstorms forecast for Auckland and Northland (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 8 Nov 2025, 10:05am

   Weather: Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for Auckland, Northland (opens in new tab)

   • Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Northland, Auckland (opens in new tab) Sat 8 Nov 2025, 9:00pm
3. 1News via RNZSat 8 Nov 2025, 11:16am

   Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for Auckland, Northland (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSat 8 Nov 2025, 11:59am

   Auckland and Northland under thunderstorm watch as heavy rain predicted (opens in new tab)