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A band of very active thunderstorms is moving slowly northeast over Whanganui, Taranaki, Taihape, Taumarunui and Waitomo on Sunday with heavy rain, hail, squally wind gusts and frequent lightning from 1.23pm.
MetService have issued a severe thunderstorm watch.
⚡ A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active for Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taranaki, Taihape and Wanganui until 5pm
— MetService (@MetService) September 22, 2024
⛈ Expect heavy rain, hail, squally winds and frequent lightning
Localised damage could affect power connections
Should severe weather approach, take shelter immediately pic.twitter.com/gFzPYZiR1R
Although the rain, hail and wind associated with the thunderstorms may not reach severe thunderstorm criteria, the thunderstorms are producing widespread frequent lightning which could cause localised damage and affect power and internet connections, MetService says.
MetService warns to take shelter immediately if severe weather approaches.
The thunderstorms were expected to ease around 5pm.
