Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland and Northland

Sunday 9 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 9 Nov 2025, 4:18pm

In this story MetService

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland and Northland, with potential rainfall reaching 25 to 40mm per hour. Radar has detected storms near the Hunua Ranges, and residents have been advised to shelter indoors.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 9 Nov 2025, 12:30pm

   Northland weather alert: Heavy downpours and thunderstorm watch in force (opens in new tab)

   • Weather: Auckland thunderstorm warning lifted as new alerts hit Northland (opens in new tab) Sun 9 Nov 2025, 3:57pm
2. RNZSun 9 Nov 2025, 3:10pm

   Severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland, Northland (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 9 Nov 2025, 4:18pm

   Severe thunderstorms heading for Auckland and Waikato (opens in new tab)