Upper North Island heavy rain warnings

The story so far

MetService issued heavy rain watches for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds for the upper North Island over the following days.^{19 Jan 2025} Forecasters said the weather could bring thunderstorms and gale-force winds, starting in mid-afternoon.^{20 Jan 2025}

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As the system moved south, Northland was under an orange heavy-rain warning, and Aucklanders were told to prepare for possible harbour bridge lane closures.^{20 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 19 Jan 2025MetService issues heavy rain watches for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
2. 20 Jan 2025Orange heavy rain warnings issued for Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula.
3. 20 Jan 2025Thunderstorms and gale-force winds forecast, starting mid-afternoon.
4. 20 Jan 2025Authorities warn Aucklanders to secure outdoor furniture and prepare for lane closures.

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