Workers at a Waikanae business have had a lucky escape after a tornado swept through their street this afternoon.
Fire and Emergency says six houses in Waikanae and another five in Paraparaumu were damaged. Twelve cars were also hit by falling trees and debris.
A thunderstorm watch and warnings of more tornados and flash flooding are in place over the next 24 hours.
Tim O'Connor owns a business in Waikanae's Omahi Street and has a prized Ferrari which was parked less than a metre from where three Norfolk Pines came through the roof.
He told our reporter Soumya Bhamidipati and cameraman Angus Dreaver the trees landed like spears. He says while his car was unscathed, others were not so lucky.
